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Should I See A Doctor For Pain In Sternum?
Hello, I am a 55 Year old Female that had a 3 vessel CABG 5 Years ago due to a genetic defect. I woke from a deep sleep last night with severe sternal pain. It hut to take a breath and to move. The feeling was much like the first few weeks post op. It did not feel cardiac related. I had moved some furniture over the weekend and lifted some heavy items earlier yesterday. I took some advil which di bring some relief, but still feel some tenderness and mild pain this morning. Do you think I have just irritated the cartilage at my sternum? Should I see my MD?
Fri, 4 May 2012
Dear Sir Hello I am Dr Sharma. On the basis of info provided it appears that your problem may have a cardiac cause (H/o CABG), Muscular sprain (as you moved heavy furniture yesterday) and costochondritis (inflammation of costal cartilage ) or GERD (gastro oesophageal reflux disease ). I would advise you to consult a physician to have a examination and work up as required. I hope this answers your concern with regards Ravinder Sharma
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