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What Is Causing The Pain In My Sternum?
I am having moderate pain in my sternum when I breathe in. Also when I try to lay down I feel as though I m litterally dying. I have had a chest xray, EKG, ECG, Ct Scan, and nothing has come up. I get this pain off and on and it normally goes away with in a couple of days. I have always just dismissed it as an air bubble in my chest or in my back ... however it is very uncomfortable and making my life difficult. Any thoughts on what it might be?
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Hello,
Sternal pain or tenderness may be seen in costocondritis or simple bone cysts or vitamin-D deficiency or leukemia with bone marrow infiltration etc. Get it done serum vitamin-D levels, CT chest and ECG may useful. Use tablet aceclofenac for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Sternal pain or tenderness may be seen in costocondritis or simple bone cysts or vitamin-D deficiency or leukemia with bone marrow infiltration etc. Get it done serum vitamin-D levels, CT chest and ECG may useful. Use tablet aceclofenac for five days. If symptoms not improved please consult with your physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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