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What Causes Pressure Below The Sternum?
I m a 53 year old male who s generally been a lean man, but has put on weight through the years, but still have an athletic look, even thought I don t do much more than play golf and run up and down the stairs at work. I ve noticed that I seem to carry my excess weight in my upper torso, not in the belly area. I feel like I have some pressure below my sternum area when I bend over to put socks on or tie my shoes. It s not a sharp pain, but makes me feel like my full . While I know I need to begin to excercise, is there something that I should be concerned with regarding this feeling in my upper abdomen?
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Hello,
It could be a simple musculoskeletal pain.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be a simple musculoskeletal pain.
As a first line management, you can take analgesics like paracetamol or aceclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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