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Should I Be Worried About Pain In The Sternum?

my friend is experiencing pain on the sternum, she is a female and is 17
she consulted a doctor, the doctor gave her some meds and told her that if not cured with medications a surgery will be required, the doctor mentioned about some extension or bulging behind the sternum, he has asked her to take medications and re consult after a week, should i be worried?
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
I am not sure about this diagnosis. I would suggest you to take second opinion and also get a CT scan to see if there is such growth . I do not think that you need to rush for surgery.
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Should I Be Worried About Pain In The Sternum?

I am not sure about this diagnosis. I would suggest you to take second opinion and also get a CT scan to see if there is such growth . I do not think that you need to rush for surgery.