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I choked on food two months ago. still pain in upper rib cage center under bra area. could i have a hernia from choking?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

This could : be a sprain of the joint at the costochondral junction.These are small joints where the ribs connect to the sternum( breast bone). Since it’s been 2 months, I would consult your primary care doc for a diagnosis.

Answered 7/4/2018

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