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Sternum Pain If I Twist Sideways It Cracks Or Pops

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Posted on Mon, 10 Jun 2019
Question: Sternum pain if I twist sideways it cracks or pops then I cant lean forward or get up sometimes. Know what I could be ? . Goes away but comes back as soon as I twist
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Costochondritis is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice.

According to your symptoms of pain acompained by popping sounds in chest I think it doesn't have to do with heart or lungs but most probably with bones, cartilages and articulacions.
I think your situation may be caused by costochondritis, inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage.
Certain conditions such trauma, muscle strain, arthritis may cause it.
Some physical activities such weightlifting, running or manual labour may make it worse so you can avoid these activities.
Taking antinflammatory drugs such advil or naproxen can help with pain and inflammation.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Sternum Pain If I Twist Sideways It Cracks Or Pops

Brief Answer: Costochondritis is possible. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. According to your symptoms of pain acompained by popping sounds in chest I think it doesn't have to do with heart or lungs but most probably with bones, cartilages and articulacions. I think your situation may be caused by costochondritis, inflammation of the cartilage of the rib cage. Certain conditions such trauma, muscle strain, arthritis may cause it. Some physical activities such weightlifting, running or manual labour may make it worse so you can avoid these activities. Taking antinflammatory drugs such advil or naproxen can help with pain and inflammation. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.