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Suprasternal notch tender to touch even lightly. could this be from gerd, i have gerd?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Pain: I would agree with you that pain from GERD can be referred to sternal notch area. It is unlikely the pain would be palpable.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 6/15/2019

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A member asked:

Suprasternal notch tender to touch even lightly. could this be from gerd, i have gerd?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Modi agreed

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