Question 1

i am a 33 yr old female. i have a visible and palpable pulse in my suprasternal notch for the past few weeks. i am freaking out. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Artery: This is most likely an artery and if it is very prominent, it's advisable to have your physician evaluate your neck  for the possibility of an aneurysm or any other abnormalities.

Question 2

noticed i have palpable pulse at the suprasternal notch. i'm 21 female. is this normal? what could it be? what problems can it cause? thank you.

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Thin person yes: Thin person possible to feel transmuted pulses , vascular anomalies ( born with ) like aberrant subclavian artery, when crosses in front of trachea possible to feel. Speak to your doctor in your next visit.

Question 3

feels like there's food constantly stuck in the area of the suprasternal notch. what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Zenkers: any vomiting of Undigested food? Could be a zenkers diverticulim.

Question 4

is it normal to feel a pulse on a childs (12) suprasternal notch. not visible.

Accepted Answer

Pulse: there are major arteries under the suprasternal notch so feeling a pulse there is usual

Question 5

why does my suprasternal notch hurt when i breath deep or lay down and breath?

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: Where is the location of your pain? Did you have an injury? How long have you had it?

Question 6

i have lump in suprasternal notch exactly in centre in d hollow, what is the diagnosis and trtmnt?

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See your physician: There are a number of possible causes for a lump in the suprasternal notch. It's not possible to give a precise diagnosis based on one sentence of information and no
examination. The possible causes are numerous and range from benign fatty tumors(lipoma) to enlarged lymph nodes, cysts, and other conditions. See your physician for a proper examination. You may need an ultrasound of the mass.

Question 7

what might be source of tuberculous sinus with cold abscess in suprasternal notch?

Accepted Answer

One possibility: Is a mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

Question 8

feels like a golf ball is stuck in my chest just below suprasternal notch. no pain just discomfort. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Few possibilities: Given your age and no family history of heart attacks, then probably not your heart, however you could have an undiagnosed heart problem.It could be gerd, (reflux), costochonditis  (muscle inflammation), displaced rib, lung problem, referred pain from some other organ like gallbladder, worse case (not likel), a tumor somewhere.
If it continues you should be examined by a physician.

Question 9

my 18 year old son has a pea size lump in his suprasternal notch and he says it has a little pain. he has had it and it has gotten bigger.

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: its hard to determine what it could be without examining him and getting a little more history.  depending on whether the lump is subcutaneous or deeper it could be anything from a cyst to a thyroid nodule.  have him see a doctor.

Question 10

suprasternal notch tender to touch even lightly. could this be from gerd, i have gerd?

Accepted Answer

Pain: I would agree with you that pain from GERD can be referred to sternal notch area. It is unlikely the pain would be palpable.

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I am a 33 yr old female. i have a visible and palpable pulse in my suprasternal notch for the past few weeks. i am freaking out. thoughts?

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Noticed i have palpable pulse at the suprasternal notch. i'm 21 female. is this normal? what could it be? what problems can it cause? thank you.

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Feels like there's food constantly stuck in the area of the suprasternal notch. what can cause this?

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Is it normal to feel a pulse on a childs (12) suprasternal notch. not visible.

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Why does my suprasternal notch hurt when i breath deep or lay down and breath?

A member asked:

I have lump in suprasternal notch exactly in centre in d hollow, what is the diagnosis and trtmnt?

A member asked:

What might be source of tuberculous sinus with cold abscess in suprasternal notch?

A member asked:

Feels like a golf ball is stuck in my chest just below suprasternal notch. no pain just discomfort. what can this be?

A member asked:

My 18 year old son has a pea size lump in his suprasternal notch and he says it has a little pain. he has had it and it has gotten bigger.

A member asked:

Suprasternal notch tender to touch even lightly. could this be from gerd, i have gerd?

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