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What Causes Constant Pressure Around Sternum?

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Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2014
Question: I have constant pressure on what appears to be my sternum? I is also near the site where my stomach presses on area of hernia repair/mesh where I am having issues. It's hard to differentiate because the hernia/mesh after colonoscopy has caused me to feel sick inside. Are there any symptoms I should look for?
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cardiac tests advised...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history and understood your concerns.

If I was your caring doctor would advise to run further cardiac tests:
- ECG
- cardiac echo
- stress test

to exclude cardio-vascular problems.

That is especially true if you are also feeling:
- difficulty in breathing
- blood pressure changes.

Hope it helped!
Dr.Benard
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What Causes Constant Pressure Around Sternum?

Brief Answer: Cardiac tests advised... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your medical history and understood your concerns. If I was your caring doctor would advise to run further cardiac tests: - ECG - cardiac echo - stress test to exclude cardio-vascular problems. That is especially true if you are also feeling: - difficulty in breathing - blood pressure changes. Hope it helped! Dr.Benard