
What Causes Pain Below The Sternum?

Question: I am experiencing pain from under my breastbone and wraps around to my back. It is continual pain. I have not taken any OTC. I have a few Tramadol 50 mg. in my medicine cabinet. Could this help the pain until I can get in to see my doctor? Your advice is appreciated.
Brief Answer:
Tramadol will surely help
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the question.
From the symptoms it feels that the pain may be due to gastritis or intercostal nerve inflammation.
In both these cases,the pain is typically located below the breast bone and radiates towards the back.
Taking tramadol will surely help but i would suggest you to take antacids with it as well.
Local gel,hot fomentation and deep breathing exercises will help if the pain is severe.
Let me know what your doctor says once he examines you.
I do not think there is much to worry about.
Get back to me for any further doubts that you may have.
I hope the answer was useful.
Kind regards.
Tramadol will surely help
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the question.
From the symptoms it feels that the pain may be due to gastritis or intercostal nerve inflammation.
In both these cases,the pain is typically located below the breast bone and radiates towards the back.
Taking tramadol will surely help but i would suggest you to take antacids with it as well.
Local gel,hot fomentation and deep breathing exercises will help if the pain is severe.
Let me know what your doctor says once he examines you.
I do not think there is much to worry about.
Get back to me for any further doubts that you may have.
I hope the answer was useful.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY


Thank you doctor
I will surely get back to you for further doubts
I will surely get back to you for further doubts
Brief Answer:
thanks
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome
thanks
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome
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