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Why Is My Sternum Hurting?

Hi I just noticed that the lower part of my sternum started hurting to touch. Can it be inflamed from my pregnancy I had 2 months ago or can I have hurt it due to dancing at the wedding I was just at? I m concerned cause I ve never felt this there before
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to either musculo-skeletal injury or costo-chondritis.
X ray of Chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones.

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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Why Is My Sternum Hurting?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to either musculo-skeletal injury or costo-chondritis. X ray of Chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by heat therapy, application of analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing a Good Health. Take care.