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Sternum area (soft spot area) spasms constantly. no pain, not my heart had it checked. could this be nerve issue? constant fluttering is annoying

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Stermal flutter: This could be benign , could be sign of a central CNS process. See your doctor as possibilities are many.

Answered 6/10/2014

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