HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Sharp Pain On Right Sternum?

after I swallow anything I get a sharp pain to the right of my sternum. what could this be? I think it might be as a result of all the medications I have had to take since I recently had a lot of dental problems. It feels like a pill got lodged in there but it has not gone away in several days. I am 35, 5'3", 120 lbs, female.
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Pain near the sternum may have many causes one them I correlate is coastochondritis know as Teitze syndrome is due to inflammation of chostochondral junction get the usg done done and take oral steroid for the relief and to rule out some esophagus related disease endoscopy get done.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Sharp Pain On Right Sternum?

Pain near the sternum may have many causes one them I correlate is coastochondritis know as Teitze syndrome is due to inflammation of chostochondral junction get the usg done done and take oral steroid for the relief and to rule out some esophagus related disease endoscopy get done.