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I have a pain coming from my sternum and the only way to get rid of it is to stretch so that it cracks. after a while the pain comes back again?

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Sounds: Likely musculoskeletal chest pain.People with similar conditions may benefit from NSAIDS. To be safe see your primary doctor

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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