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Can pain in my sternum be caused by stress from the day before? it's not severe. just sore like. p.s. i'm not sick, no coughing or anything

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Sternal pain: It may or may not becaused by stress. You mave have a benign condition known as costo-chondritis which is an inflammation of the cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum. Ibuprofen can be used for pain relief.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Can pain in my sternum be caused by stress from the day before? it's not severe. just sore like. p.s. i'm not sick, no coughing or anything

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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