xiphoid process question

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steve miller

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xiphoid process question

Yesterday as i was watching the superbowl i ran my hand across my sternum area and felt a hard spot that felt it was protruding a little bit. It is the area of my xiphoid process. It kind of weirding me out because i dont remember it protruding that way. ALso it is a little sensitive, maybe from me poking and proding and such. I also have been having tightness and pain associated in my sternum and at times if i stretch it i will hear it pop and the tightness goes away. I read a bit online how this can inflame etc. Anyone ever experience this
 
BigMD

BigMD

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Xiphoid is where the upper ribs insert and is very sensitive. Common area of stress and consequently discomfort. I wouldn't worry about the protrusion too much. Unlikely to be anything serious but annoying yes. Now you know why that area is a focus for martial arts. What I would do is take some anti -inflammatories (ie ibuprofen) for a week or two at 600mg three times a day. this can be rough on your stomach so take this with food. if its not better get a xray. if you had previous injury in this area they are very prone to flare ups. even with broken ribs there is little to do you just need to let them heal if they are not displaced.
 
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