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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Sternum Area
I hurt the very low end of my sternum by trying to pull a metal arm on a piece of equipment by resting the end of the metal arm on my sternum and pulling with my arms. I heard a crack in my chest and have quite a bit of pain. It is very sore to the touch and to take a big breath hurts. Should I see my doctor or will it get better on it s own. Thanks Jacqui
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
Hello,
You may have cracked the xiphoid process, the tip end of the sternum. It will heal up on its own and there is nothing really a doctor can do to speed that up. If you get short of breath you should see your doctor immediately.
Regards
You may have cracked the xiphoid process, the tip end of the sternum. It will heal up on its own and there is nothing really a doctor can do to speed that up. If you get short of breath you should see your doctor immediately.
Regards
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