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What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of The Sternum?

chest pain to my left of sternum 3 days have had prior skeletal issues with ribs and sternum causing chest pain. 2 stress tests last one 8 years ago did very well as been hockey player and in shape. Retired 1.5 years with very little exercise. Drink alcohol and smoke occasionally--few times a month. No pain in left arm or jaw.
Fri, 21 Apr 2017
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Looking at your case most likely it seems costo-chondritis or muscle sprain as no other symptoms with this.Get done chest x-ray and EKG to rule out chest and cardiac cause. Have some analgesic and anti-inflammatory orally and topical application of analgesics.
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What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of The Sternum?

Looking at your case most likely it seems costo-chondritis or muscle sprain as no other symptoms with this.Get done chest x-ray and EKG to rule out chest and cardiac cause. Have some analgesic and anti-inflammatory orally and topical application of analgesics.