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Experiencing intermittent pain in upper sternum region of chest and also in the left and right side ribs near sternum for last 2-3 years especially during some random stretching movements (While Getting up in the morning, while turning around etc). Also I rarely lift weights. Took some pain killers upon doctor's consultation which ended up only wit

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MRI says Subchondral cystic changes on right side of sternum. I have pain on right side of sternum which is relieved upon lying on back.Starts paining as soon as start my day with activities even while walking .

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I have a pain chest area(sternum),so whom should i consult? what remedy i should take?

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Fever?....s der pain increased while pressing?.... ...  Read More

I always randomly have really bad sternum pain. Really sharp pains when I move or sometimes breathe

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Either you have this pain due to cough acidity .whatever may be the cause your problem is permanently curable through homeopathy ...  Read More

Hi I'm having acute pain in sternum when i slept wrongly or i don't know why it happens can you please tell me the problem

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It may be due to costochondritis ...  Read More

I've been having pains in the middle of my chest (breastbone/sternum) for a few weeks now. the pain comes and goes and get more painful

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It might be costochondritis or referred pain ...  Read More

Sometimes when I bend backwards there's a pain in between my breasts. It's in the middle of my sternum.

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Need clinical examination ...  Read More

Pain at sternum, worsened with walking and climbing for 4 years. The problem which restricted my daily routine. Please help me to resolve this.

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Get hrct thorax 2D echo ...  Read More

Hi from around 2 days, I have pain around my sternum area, it sometimes feel like twitch and then feels like something is moving. Did a new stretching exercise that day if related anyhow. I also feel very tight around that area and sometimes when I eat, I feel more pain there. When I lay down to sleep, the pain increases alot and feels like liquid

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It maybe due to gastritis or gerd ...  Read More

Sternum pain in the manbrium for months. Turning a certain way produces the pain also stretching I can feel the pain more. It's concerning I have had ekgs, echocardiogram, and bloodwork done all came back normal. I'm a 22 year old male.

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U May be suffering from costochondritis ...  Read More

I am having pain in my chest at the position of sternum when i do movement or breath deeply since yesterday night what can be its reasons is there any emergency which i need to worry about ? Will it cure by itself?? I also had that pain on yesterday morning but it cured itself after sometimes. I use a pain relief gel today morning and i am now f

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Any history radiation of pain like to shoulder/hand/jaw , any associated symptoms like nausea/vomiting , or sweating ?? History of fever or cough ?? Any history of burning sensation in epigastrium.. ...  Read More

From 2 days headache and stretching pain in chest left side lactating mother and period is delayed rest all activities are normal please suggest

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Need few more details Kindly connect. ...  Read More

I'm feeling sternum tightness/stiffness and always feeling like cracking my sternum to feel relief... . . and when i stretch my back or chest my sternum is cracking and i can hear pop pop sounds... please suggest any otc medicine ... thank you... my xray is clear and have no other problems... attached pic for reference , I'm feeling tightness in

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This could be because of costochondritis. Need to rule out cardiac causes first by consulting with a physician. For Costochondritis nothing much to do. Hot fomentation(care must be taken not to burn ...  Read More

Hello doctors, my sternum is cracking and making sounds like i move or turn my body around ...i feel like stiffness in sternum and wanting to crack... to feel relief... . . HOW TO STOP THIS STIFFNESS IN STERNUM, only stiffnes no pain no previous injurious and echo PA xray normal... please suggest any remedies or gels to relieve stiffness and disco

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Get yourself screened for arthritis ...  Read More

Hi, After sitting for a long time(20 min) or sleeping for a long time on any side I feel pain in my Sternum. I am not sure if it's muscle pain or bone. Pain is not severe but it is more when I make movement. This has been happening for 3-4 years but not regularly. Also consulted the doctor prior, they have suggested physiotherapy but after that it

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Would be because of gastritis. Do consult. ...  Read More

Hello respected doctors I'm suffering from sternum popping, whenever i turn to my sides, my sternum is cracking and making pop sounds like finger joint sounds... now i always feel tightness in sternum and wants to crack it ... if not I'm feeling tightness and discomfort and very mild pain in that area when i touch there... after cracking I'm feeli

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Can you share us your chest xray once please ...  Read More

I have severe pain along the right side of sternum. HRCT found sternalis muscle. It causes pain all 24 hours under right breast.causing disability now . Have tried physio, pain killers, NSAIDS etc in last 2 years but of no help. Can anything be done to get rid of this pain. I have attached the report of HRCT.

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Can do a muscle release mini-open surgery- so that you will have a symptom free life in future ...  Read More

I have a pain in my sternum for 2.5years, the pain is coming quite often nowadays. I showed a plumnalogist multiple times but it didn't help much. I'm not sure which doctor to consult. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I did a blood test recently and have low vitamin D and B12 deficiency.

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Mere pain at sternum could be due ti multiple causes starting from heart, lung , esophageal spasm , costochondritis and even a muscle ache. Do off a simple Chest xray ...  Read More

I have a bump on hip sternum kinda looks like pilonidal sinus but its not as big as that ..i m not able to sit the pain is excruciating.. that bump isn't puss filled but it still hurts ..

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you need to consult a surgeon ...  Read More

Hello Doc, From the last couple of days I have had sudden stretching pain between my chin and throat whenever i look upside. Although my throat is clear and also I don't have any cough issues. Please explain the cause of pain and treatment

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Muscular pain usually happens due to B12 and d3 deficiency ...  Read More

When I take my stomach inside and touched I am feeling hardness exactly at end of sternum it's also called xyphoid process i think. I don't see any pain when touched and pressed. I don't have any kind of fever .. or cough or it won't pain when coughed. After eating I feel fullness and some kind of discomfort which I never experienced.. my stomach f

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When I take my stomach inside and touched I am feeling hardness exactly at end of sternum it's also called xyphoid process i think. I don't see any pain when touched and pressed. I don't have any kind of fever .. or cough or it won't pain when coughed. After eating I feel fullness and some kind of discomfort which I never experienced.. my stomach f

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Nothing to worry for it ...  Read More

Can someone tell me why my sternum tip is hard .. it has zero pain.. kindly suggest why it is hard..

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Further details are needed. Connect for further discussion and details. Best wishes... ...  Read More

Which specialist need to consult for sternum tip harness when touched .. no pain at all .. stomach discomfort after eating

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

When I take my stomach inside and touched I am feeling hardness exactly at end of sternum it's also called xyphoid process i think. I don't see any pain when touched and pressed. I don't have any kind of fever .. or cough or it won't pain when coughed. After eating I feel fullness and some kind of discomfort which I never experienced.. my stomach f

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Don't worry man, anxiety makes things worst . Try to concentrate on other things, trust your surgeon. Follow up again after 1month incase same condition. ...  Read More

I have severe pain along the right side of sternum for last 2 years. Physio did not help. Right side of sternum is very painful . HRCT detected sternalis muscle on right side. Can anyone tell me what is the proven treatment for this as muscle relaxants, physio could not help.

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Hi. I understand your concern Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Been feeling some chest tightness besides right sternum since past few months! I used to workout regularly but whenever I get cold this tightness feeling comes ! But haven't faced any breathing problem but when I cough during sometimes it feels like a mild pull ! Can anyone clarify and tell me what it is ?

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May be Myalgia. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

It's very painful for me to move my foreskin down while doing any sexual activity. And the last time I pulled it down for some time, there was pain for a couple of days

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Send pic with me now sir ...  Read More

I'm experiencimg muscles cramps/ pain / lock in position with extreme pain when I stretch after waking up or bend to take something. My lifestyle is sedentry.. Full day in front of laptop and no exercise at all..

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Physician consultation ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I am 21 weeks pregnant and from past 2-3 days, I am experiencing slight pain in my lower abdomen especially while sleeping and walking and slight shocks in my vagina. Is it normal to experience in pregnancy? All my reports have been normal so far. Thank you for your help in advance.

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Yess dont worry its normal ...  Read More

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