Question 1

should my sternum flex?

Accepted Answer

No: The sternum is not flexible.

Question 2

i have pain in my sternum ?

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Sternal pain: Pain in the sternum can be caused by injury, strain, or inflammation of joints where ribs attach. Pain is aggravated by cough, deep breath, chest movement and there may be tenderness. Treatment would be avoiding strain, and taking anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen or naproxen. See your MD as needed.

Question 3

i have constant sternum pain. what could it be?

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Costochondritis: Costochondritis is an inflammation of a rib or the cartilage connecting a rib. It is a common cause of chest pain.

Try otc nsaids.  If it persists then see your pcp.

Question 4

lump on my sternum?

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Lipoma or cyst: Most lumps over the sternum  are benign lipomas or cysts such as sebaceous cysts.  You should see our physician to get an opinion as to whether or not it should be removed.

Question 5

what to do with broken sternum?

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Sternum: Depends on the extent of the fracture & complications. Consult your orthopedic doctor.

Question 6

what internal organ is below your sternum?

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Several strucures: Off the top of my head some include...The diaphragm, part of the the small intestine, some areas of the heart and pericardium may be sub sternal in some patients, the lungs, some lymph nodes, part of the descending abdominal aorta, the tail of the pancreas may extend to that area in some patients.

Question 7

i am having spasms in the area below my sternum.

Accepted Answer

Sternal Spasms: Vigorous abdominal exercise can strain any of the muscles extending from the bottom of the sternum and ribs to the lower pelvic and pubic bones.  Spasm can occur anywhere in this large muscular region and present in many different ways.  Palpable tightness or pain is a common complaint.  Gentle stretching by arching upward while lying on the stomach (sphinx or cobra position) usually helps.

Question 8

why do i often have sternum pain when i wake up?

Accepted Answer

Variety of reasons: --can cause 'sternum' pain. More history and exam is needed.. Start with seeing your internist.

Question 9

what could happen if my son gets hit in the sternum?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: However, there is a condition called commotio cordis, where the sternum is struck and it can cause sudden cardiac death.  This involves the electrical system of the heart, and if the strike occurs in the right part of the cardiac cycle, it can cause ventricular fibrillation, which is fatal if not defibrillated immediately.  This is why chest protectors are recommended for many sports.

Question 10

i feel that i have a fraction at the sternum , what shall i do?

Accepted Answer

Fractures: The only answer to this question would come with an xray.  I would get to a physician to examine you and to determine in an xray is in order.

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