Pain behind the sternum

Posterior sternum pain is often seen in the clinic. It refers to the pain between the neck and the lower edge of the thorax (middle or lateral of the chest). The nature of the pain can be various. ). After suffering from sternum pain, some people often suspect that they have coronary heart disease and treat them blindly. In fact, there are many causes of posterior sternum pain. Cardiovascular, pulmonary, mediastinal, esophagus, etc. may be ill. Once the posterior sternum is painful, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible, and confirm the diagnosis with clinical symptoms.

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