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What Causes Pain And Pressure Behind My Lower Sternum?

For over a year now I have had pain and pressure behind my lower sternum. I have had a cat scan, ultrasound, two upper endoscopy, a colonoscopy and numerous blood tests. Nothing was found except slight gastritis. I m 51 years old and diabetic. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you!
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion may have diabetic gastropathy.
It is problem of autonomic nervous supply of stomach. Because of long standing diabetes, micro vascular complications can occur in the form of autonomic dysfunction.
So gastric nerves can be affected, and can cause problem.
So your pain behind lower sternum can Be due to this.
Gastritis can also be seen in diabetic gastropathy.
So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Strict control of diabetes is needed.
2. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent meals.
3. Avoid stress and anxiety.
4. Take proton pump inhibitor.
5. Go for walk after meals. Avoid smoking and alcohol.
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What Causes Pain And Pressure Behind My Lower Sternum?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion may have diabetic gastropathy. It is problem of autonomic nervous supply of stomach. Because of long standing diabetes, micro vascular complications can occur in the form of autonomic dysfunction. So gastric nerves can be affected, and can cause problem. So your pain behind lower sternum can Be due to this. Gastritis can also be seen in diabetic gastropathy. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Strict control of diabetes is needed. 2. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent meals. 3. Avoid stress and anxiety. 4. Take proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. Avoid smoking and alcohol.