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Chest pain in sternum, lump is painful when i put pressure on it. sharp pains that comes and goes every hour or so. tried lots of things but no help?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It sounds like you: have some kind of a chest wall problem. You need to see a health care provider for an evaluation. This does not sound like a cardiac or pulmonary issue.

Answered 7/11/2017

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A member asked:

Chest pain in sternum, lump is painful when i put pressure on it. sharp pains that comes and goes every hour or so. tried lots of things but no help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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