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Clicking In The Rib Just Below The Sternum, Constant Rattling With Chest And Back Pain. How To Get Rid Of It ?
I have rib just below the sternum that clicks in and out of place (this had happened for years so not too worried) about 3 months ago it sempt to have got stuck under another rib and I was in some pain but again I didn t worry too much as I managed o get it back in place. since then though I have had a constant rattling just under the rib when I breath that causes chest pain on that side and back pain . I think there may be an air pocket. also sometimes it sounds like i m whistling when I breath. Can you advise how I can get rid of this please.
Thu, 8 Aug 2013
Hi,
From history it seems that there might be dislocation or detachment of ziffi sternum from sternum.
Ziffi sternum is small bone piece attached to sternum below.
Nothing to worry.
Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that there might be dislocation or detachment of ziffi sternum from sternum.
Ziffi sternum is small bone piece attached to sternum below.
Nothing to worry.
Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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