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What To Do For Pain On Sternum That Is Spreading To Back?
Yes please. I am a 42 yr old mom in ok health but I have been suffering from pain on my sternum. I don't have insurance and these self inform sites are giving me more anxiety. Actually it started on my sternum and feel like it is spreading to my back. I feel like my bones are crushing at times. Not always but its gradual and worse at night.
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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One of the most common causes for pain related to the sternum is costochondritis. This is inflammation occur where the ribs meet the sternum.
It can cause severe pain in some persons, the pain is worse on palpation of the sternum.
It is relieved by rest and the use of anti inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, cataflam.
It would be best to avoid heavy lifting during this time.
I hope this helps
One of the most common causes for pain related to the sternum is costochondritis. This is inflammation occur where the ribs meet the sternum.
It can cause severe pain in some persons, the pain is worse on palpation of the sternum.
It is relieved by rest and the use of anti inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen, naproxen, cataflam.
It would be best to avoid heavy lifting during this time.
I hope this helps
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