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What Causes Stabbing Pain Below Sternum After Physical Activity?
Question: My sternum
has been sore, sore to touch and split second stabbing pain from time to time. No other symptoms. I ran 2 miles today and practiced yoga, felt great. Pls adv.. The pain is sort of on tbe left side but defintiely in the middle breast bone area and not in the left chest. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Could it be aggravated with exercise? Could intake of sugar make it worse?
has been sore, sore to touch and split second stabbing pain from time to time. No other symptoms. I ran 2 miles today and practiced yoga, felt great. Pls adv.. The pain is sort of on tbe left side but defintiely in the middle breast bone area and not in the left chest. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Could it be aggravated with exercise? Could intake of sugar make it worse?
Brief Answer:
Probably costochondritis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this pain that you have reported. I have reviewed these symptoms fully and they are suggestive of costochondritis. This is caused by inflammation of the cartilage that links the ribs to the breastbone. Treatment entails a course of anti inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen and Tylenol. This pain is not necessarily aggravated by exercise unless you do heavy chest exercises which is most likely not the case. Sugar intake has no bearing on this pain. Try these medications and let me know what happens next!
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Probably costochondritis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this pain that you have reported. I have reviewed these symptoms fully and they are suggestive of costochondritis. This is caused by inflammation of the cartilage that links the ribs to the breastbone. Treatment entails a course of anti inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen and Tylenol. This pain is not necessarily aggravated by exercise unless you do heavy chest exercises which is most likely not the case. Sugar intake has no bearing on this pain. Try these medications and let me know what happens next!
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I took 2 x advil before bed and dont have any pain this am. What is the underlying cause of this and how can i avoid this. Thank you kindly
Brief Answer:
Mechanical
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is an inflammation of the cartilage. Can be caused by trauma or a possible reaction inflammation. It is never a life threatening condition and will for sure resolve soon. Exercise patience and all would be okay.
I wish you well.
Mechanical
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is an inflammation of the cartilage. Can be caused by trauma or a possible reaction inflammation. It is never a life threatening condition and will for sure resolve soon. Exercise patience and all would be okay.
I wish you well.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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