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Pain behind sternum
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A 33-year old female asked:
Chest pain behind sternum . Ecg heart enz echo cardiac ok.dr say reflux with allergy. Should i worry about heart?normal blood pressure and heart rate
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A 52-year old female asked:
My 19 year old daughter has complained of pain behind her sternum after eating. Only occurs in meals later in the day. She had a scope and doctor?
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A 39-year old female asked:
How serious could it be? Should i see a doctor soon? i been having episodes onan of for a year increasing since christmas. Some episodes just sharp 25 min pain behind the sternum others stomach pain, bloating, gas diareha, vomiting. yeasterday evening I
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A member asked:
Pain in sternum is it gas related?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I have an odd pain in my sternum when I cough. What could this be?
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A 46-year old asked:
How long does the pain last from a fractured sternum?
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A 40-year old female asked:
I have experience a very sharp pain in my sternum, I just wondering what can cause that?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I have a sharp pain below my sternum for about 12 hours now what is it I can't stand the pain anymore please help me.
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A 27-year old female asked:
What causes a dull pain to the right of my sternum? I've also noticed a not on my sternum. The pain is mostly when I breath deeply.
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A 43-year old female asked:
Occassional burning pain near sternum while lying down if I move wrong (usually turning slightly). Subsides if I relax a minute. Any ideas?
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A 61-year old female asked:
My sternum is painful with an egg shaped knot at the base. I had an X-ray and was told nothing looked abnormal. The pain is low grade but constant.
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A 62-year old male asked:
I was in an auto accident 3 days ago, and the airbag deployed. Was told i had a sternum hematoma. Now if i cough, the pain is terrible. What's next ?
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A 29-year old male asked:
For last 2 yrs i feel pain near sternum around 3rd rib on the right side while shruging shoulders,bending forward,laying on that side. what can it be?
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A 44-year old asked:
Why do I often have sternum pain when I wake up?
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A 44-year old asked:
I am having painful sternum pain. Who should I talk to about this?
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A 31-year old female asked:
I have a pain that feels like anxiety below the sternum. Been two days now. Should I be concerned about anything major?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Pain in left sternum started one week back. I have not done any heavy lifting or exercise that would do this. Male, 21. ?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I have a cracking sound in my sternum randomly, has been for nearly a year. Pain sometimes accompanies it. What is it/can I do for it?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Hello, Having pain at base of sternum. Tender to touch. If I lay on side doesn't matter which side will have extreme nausea. Feel full.
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A 43-year old female asked:
What. if any, other symptoms would I have with this Dr. Vance? Would I be in any pain? I had sternum pain last week that lasted for 4 days.
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A 28-year old male asked:
Randomly feel a mild bruising pain on my sternum. No other systems, but had it for about a month, pain his lessened over time. Curious what it is?
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A 36-year old asked:
Pain below sternum after drinking?
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A 33-year old asked:
Chest pain just below sternum gas?
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A 37-year old asked:
What causes a pain in my lower esophagus near my sternum?
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A 50-year old female asked:
Why do i vomit and have severe pain in my sternum after i empty my bowels in the morning?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I woke up with a severe & acute pain just below the sternum and rib cage. What may be the problem?
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A 45-year old asked:
Please help! Pain under right rib, upper back, and directly under sternum. what could have caused it?
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A 24-year old female asked:
I have this sudden pain on my sternum that gets worse when I take deep breaths but am not sure what the cause could be.
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A 49-year old male asked:
I have duodenitis which hasnt been an issue lately, however, for the past 3 months I have pressure pain right below the sternum. what can cause?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I get pain in my sternum and sometimes I hear popping sound from the middle part of the chest. It's been like this since 2 months. Help please?
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