Hello, the middle of my upper chest hurts (especially when i sneeze). I wet to the doctors to ask about that and the bump at the end of my sternum. He said the bump on the end of my sternum was just a deformity and the other one is just ribs rubbing up against other ribs/ upper part of the sternum. There is an inflamed area on top of there and i get a sharp pain when i sneeze. I will also get light headed when i try and stretch that part of my chest. The problem has been going for a couple months now and i think it is getting worse. (not sure if this applies, but i attempted once to stretch it after a workout and i got really really light headed and my hearing in my right ear got worse.) Thankyou
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of costochondritis is more likely. Best treatment of costochondritis is immobilization. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Wear sit belt for immobilization. Apply warm water pad and ice packs alternatively. Ultrasound application by physiotherapist is also beneficial. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of costochondritis is more likely. Best treatment of costochondritis is immobilization. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Wear sit belt for immobilization. Apply warm water pad and ice packs alternatively. Ultrasound application by physiotherapist is also beneficial. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.