Pressure just below sternum

Question 1

For the past week i noticed a moderate pain and sensation of pressure just below my sternum, accompanied by strong hunger pangs. suggestions?

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Check on chest pain: Chest pain is nothing to ignore! the potential origin of your symptoms includes: heart, lungs, mediastinum, esophagus, musculoskeletal, pericardium (s... Read More

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Question 2

For 4 days i've been having a constant pressure just below my sternum as if someone is pressing on it with a finger. i don't think it's heart related because it doesn't get worse with exercise and i'm 27. what could be the cause?

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Below the sternum is your belly(behind the sternum is the Heart). Stomach ailments can case similar symptoms like the heart ailments. If this does not... Read More

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One possible condition is asthma, which may cause the symptom of chest tightness. This is more common among younger patients with allergies and a fami... Read More

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Question 3

I feel very short of breath. last night had a pressure pain just below my sternum, right in the middle. just went to bed with the pain, which was gone in the morning. i don't feel well, and don't actually know what's wrong. haven't had the pain again?

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Short of breath: Although the pain did not re-occur but you must see a doctor as you have difficulty breathing and still not feeling well. It could be an infection, re... Read More

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Question 4

In my sternum, i have what seems to be something exerting pressure on the bottom. it leaves an annoying feeling that causes me discomfort. what is it?

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An Alien: You may have a deformity in your sternum (example: pectus excavatum) that can sometimes be irritating. If you have discomfort below the "xiphoid" (low... Read More

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Question 5

Dirtbike injury dove into ground landed on shoulder and now sternum hurts and i felt pressure?

Answer

Be seen: Chest pain and pressure should always prompt you to be seen in an emergency room immediately.

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Question 6

When i sink my chest in my sternum hurts or bend forward putting pressure on it. with slight shortness ofbreath. all csrdiacthavr bee ruled out. help?

Answer

Costocondritis.: Pain is probably from the joints between your sternum and the ribs.

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Question 7

What would cause occasi pressure feeling, like a knot or ball of food just below my sternum area? blood pressure also fluctuate from 92/24 to 120/84.

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Chest discomfort: You are diabetic which puts you at high cardiac risk. You should be evaluated for premature CAD. If negative then consider other causes such as GI.

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Question 8

The past few weeks when i lay on my side my chest feels extremely tight & feel pressure on my sternum as well. had a c section3 weeks ago.related?

Answer

Usually muscle : Strain but go see your dr just to be sure there's no clot in the lungs. Take care!

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Question 9

When i lay down on my side for a long time my sternum builds up pressure and feels "stuck", i have to pop it to alleviate it (hurts sometimes). ideas?

Answer

Stiff joint: Likely related to sternal-rib joint. Exercise and stretching would help.

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Question 10

Two nights ago i was awakened by a pain in my chest behind my sternum. the pain (dull stabbing pain) was only upon exhalation. applying pressure alliviated the pain slightly.lasted for about 3 hours?

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Chest Pain: Chest pain appears in many forms, ranging from a sharp stab to a dull ache. Sometimes chest pain feels crushing or burning. In certain cases, the pain... Read More

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Pressure just below sternum

For the past week i noticed a moderate pain and sensation of pressure just below my sternum, accompanied by strong hunger pangs. suggestions?

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For 4 days i've been having a constant pressure just below my sternum as if someone is pressing on it with a finger. i don't think it's heart related because it doesn't get worse with exercise and i'm 27. what could be the cause?

I feel very short of breath. last night had a pressure pain just below my sternum, right in the middle. just went to bed with the pain, which was gone in the morning. i don't feel well, and don't actually know what's wrong. haven't had the pain again?

In my sternum, i have what seems to be something exerting pressure on the bottom. it leaves an annoying feeling that causes me discomfort. what is it?

Dirtbike injury dove into ground landed on shoulder and now sternum hurts and i felt pressure?

When i sink my chest in my sternum hurts or bend forward putting pressure on it. with slight shortness ofbreath. all csrdiacthavr bee ruled out. help?

What would cause occasi pressure feeling, like a knot or ball of food just below my sternum area? blood pressure also fluctuate from 92/24 to 120/84.

The past few weeks when i lay on my side my chest feels extremely tight & feel pressure on my sternum as well. had a c section3 weeks ago.related?

When i lay down on my side for a long time my sternum builds up pressure and feels "stuck", i have to pop it to alleviate it (hurts sometimes). ideas?

Two nights ago i was awakened by a pain in my chest behind my sternum. the pain (dull stabbing pain) was only upon exhalation. applying pressure alliviated the pain slightly.lasted for about 3 hours?

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