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I Have A Pain Just Below The Breast Bone. If

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Posted on Mon, 15 Apr 2019
Question: I have a pain just below the breast bone. If I bend over it hurts even more. I feel nausas
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that you need to discuss with your GP or internist for a careful physical exam.

Such symptomatology could be due to a musculoskeletal disorder, but may also be a consequence of a pleural layer inflammation. Other causes like a hiatal hernia, gastritis, etc. should be sought as well.

In such a case, imaging studies could be helpful, like:

- chest X-ray study,
- local tissue ultrasound

In addition, a complete blood count, PCR, an ECG, and cardiac ultrasound could be necessary for the differential diagnosis.

According to the specific cause, anti-inflammatory medication (eg. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, etc) or a gastric antisecretory drug (eg. proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole) would be the right choice for relieving the pain.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above-mentioned issues.

Hope to have been helpful!

In case of any further questions, please feel free to ask me again.

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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I Have A Pain Just Below The Breast Bone. If

Brief Answer: I would explain as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service! Regarding your concern, I would explain that you need to discuss with your GP or internist for a careful physical exam. Such symptomatology could be due to a musculoskeletal disorder, but may also be a consequence of a pleural layer inflammation. Other causes like a hiatal hernia, gastritis, etc. should be sought as well. In such a case, imaging studies could be helpful, like: - chest X-ray study, - local tissue ultrasound In addition, a complete blood count, PCR, an ECG, and cardiac ultrasound could be necessary for the differential diagnosis. According to the specific cause, anti-inflammatory medication (eg. Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, etc) or a gastric antisecretory drug (eg. proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole) would be the right choice for relieving the pain. You should discuss with your doctor on the above-mentioned issues. Hope to have been helpful! In case of any further questions, please feel free to ask me again. Kind regards, Dr. Iliri