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What Causes Painful Bruising Under The Right Breastbone?

When I lay on my side either side I can feel and see my rib cage overlap at the bones at the bottom of my sternum, sometimes I ll wake up with bruises underneath and pain underneath my sternum right where my bones that overlap touch. What s wrong with me?
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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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.
Calcium and vitamin d 3 deficiency can cause similar symptoms. So get done calcium and vitamin d 3 levels and if Deficiency, you will need supplements.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Avoid movements causing pain.
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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What Causes Painful Bruising Under The Right Breastbone?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of costochondritis is more likely. Calcium and vitamin d 3 deficiency can cause similar symptoms. So get done calcium and vitamin d 3 levels and if Deficiency, you will need supplements. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. 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.