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I'm experiencing chest pain, sensation of tearing pain,sensation of pressure or heaviness, side: left severity: mild, i hear cracking sound?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

AT your age: it most likely is muscle or cartilage. The cartilages which connect your ribs to your chest "plate"(sternum) (Called TseTse' syndrome) is a possible diagnosis' Try taking an anti-inflammatory (eg IBUPROFEN ) and applying heat to the sternal area. Hope this is helpful. DrZ

Answered 6/19/2019

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