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I have a sharp burning very localized pain below my left chest muscle that appears with certain movements and can be extremely tender if i accidentally touch it. does not feel like reflux or anything gi related. what could cause?

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Dr. Ramalingaier Parameswaran answered

Musculoskeletal pain: Sounds like musculoskeletal pain. If your doctor can elicit sharply localized tenderness over the area, it would confirm the clinical impression.

Answered 1/6/2021

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A member asked:

I have a sharp burning very localized pain below my left chest muscle that appears with certain movements and can be extremely tender if i accidentally touch it. does not feel like reflux or anything gi related. what could cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ramalingaier Parameswaran answered

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