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I got centralized mild pain in upper side of the chest close to sternum, no sob, been now for 3 days, increase with deep breath & aggressive movements?

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Dr. Charles Miller answered

MSK: If cardiac or heart issues are not the cause, a condition called costochondritis or tietzes syndrome can cause pain around the sternum from an inflammation of the cartilages between the sternum and ribs.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/27/2017

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A member asked:

I got centralized mild pain in upper side of the chest close to sternum, no sob, been now for 3 days, increase with deep breath & aggressive movements?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Miller answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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