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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Sternum?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Aug 2017
Question: My wife ... sharp pain experienced overnight for about an hour just below sternum accompanied by nausea. She is sitting now and OK.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pain of gastritis or cardiac origin . provide further details please .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Possibility of gastritis or cardiac pain .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Pain - localised to the mentioned site or radiation anywhere , first time or past
episodes of such pain .
2. Associated perspiration , chest discomfort , chocking , breathing difficulty ,
left arm pain , burning chest , burning abdomen .
3. History of gastric issues , heart , BP problems in past .
4. Taking any medicines for other ailments .
5. Deep breathing relieved it completely , could sleep soundly then .
6. Was there anything spicy consumed at night .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Sternum?

Brief Answer: Pain of gastritis or cardiac origin . provide further details please . Detailed Answer: Hello dear Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Possibility of gastritis or cardiac pain . Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely . 1. Pain - localised to the mentioned site or radiation anywhere , first time or past episodes of such pain . 2. Associated perspiration , chest discomfort , chocking , breathing difficulty , left arm pain , burning chest , burning abdomen . 3. History of gastric issues , heart , BP problems in past . 4. Taking any medicines for other ailments . 5. Deep breathing relieved it completely , could sleep soundly then . 6. Was there anything spicy consumed at night . Awaiting for your response . Regards .