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How To Treat Xiphoid Process Trauma?

I was elbowed in the Xiphoid process and immediately become short of breath. Almost 30 minutes later, I vomitted greenish yellow liquid one time. Now it is 3 hours later and the area is very tender and I have some left rib pain. I am not having any trouble breathing, but it hurts to take a deep breath.
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have xiphoid process trauma. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like physical Injury , swelling , Sore Or Broken Xiphoid Process
Hope your concern has been resolved. The treatment will largely depend on the cause of the pain and the condition which lead to the pain. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon . Doctor will usually start by giving the patient some analgesics, to relieve pain. In more severe cases, where the analgesics don’t work, steroid injections might be employed as well. Applying heat and ice will also help relieve pain and swelling.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Xiphoid Process Trauma?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have xiphoid process trauma. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like physical Injury , swelling , Sore Or Broken Xiphoid Process Hope your concern has been resolved. The treatment will largely depend on the cause of the pain and the condition which lead to the pain. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon . Doctor will usually start by giving the patient some analgesics, to relieve pain. In more severe cases, where the analgesics don’t work, steroid injections might be employed as well. Applying heat and ice will also help relieve pain and swelling. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari