Question 1

what is the definition or description of: pain under breast bone?

Accepted Answer

Substernal: The sternum is sometimes referred to as the "breastbone".  Pain under the breast bone would medically referred to as substernal pain. Although there are multiple causes, cardiac and pulmonary sources need to be ruled out.

Question 2

keep throwing up got right side pain under breast bone and pain in my shoulder blade i don't feel well at all what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Gallbladder: There a lot of possibilities, including possibly a simple viral gastroenteritis; but gallstones and other problems with the gallbladder can produce similar symptoms and so you should be seen.

Question 3

i am experiencing  breast pain (sharp stabninng ad achy) in both breast but mostly left. travels throughout breast but most of the time on top right and breast bone area.  including nipple sensitivity in both breast  back pain all over back shoulders?

Accepted Answer

Breast pain: Bring your concerns to your provider. It may be nothing, it may be from strain to the underlying muscle, or it may be something else. Either way, a good breast exam and possible imaging may be in order. Therefore, best to be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 4

sharp pain under my breast bone when i breath in. why?

Accepted Answer

Check it out with yo: Your feet need to be examined and xrays need to be taken to determine what is going on with your feet.

Question 5

get pain under my breast bone on the left side it is sharp that last between s few seconds and a few minutes?

Accepted Answer

Sharp pains under: the sternum or breast bone can be from many different things, but more importantly they need to go away and not bother you.  If  they don't, then you need to get some help from a healthcare provider.  At your age the most common cause for sharp pains is costochondritis which is an inflammation in the cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum.  No one knows the cause.  But you can also have othe

Question 6

what cause chest pain under breast bone after eating or taking medicine. and low, right and middle abdominal pains associated with eating?

Accepted Answer

Gerd/gastritis: it sounds like you might have gastritis. try Tums (calcium carbonate) and see if it helps.

Question 7

besides achalasia, what can causes an esophagus not to contract? and can it cause chest pain under breast bone, weakness and body aches?

Accepted Answer

Oesophagus: There are many disease states which include motility disorders of the oesophagus;yes chest pain can and often does arise from it

Question 8

i have been told i am anemic (hgb 10)and am on iron. i have a burning pain under my breast bone above my belly button. could the iron be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: You need to see your provider to evaluate this (new?) pain symptom. It will be very unlikely to be related in any way to either the anemia or the iron supplement. But do find out and ask about the possible effects of any treatment. It will improve your response and relieve your worries. Best wishes.

Question 9

what organs are located under breast bone?

Accepted Answer

Several: Heart and thymus in young people. Bronchii and Great Vessels reside there.  Part of the diaphragm is the and the esophagus pass through.  Rarely, the upper part of the stomach can herniate there.

Question 10

my breast bone sticks out is there something wrong?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If it's done that all your life and you have no symptoms with it, it's probably just your variant on normal human physiology. Nothing to worry about.

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Keep throwing up got right side pain under breast bone and pain in my shoulder blade i don't feel well at all what's going on?

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I am experiencing breast pain (sharp stabninng ad achy) in both breast but mostly left. travels throughout breast but most of the time on top right and breast bone area. including nipple sensitivity in both breast back pain all over back shoulders?

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Sharp pain under my breast bone when i breath in. why?

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Get pain under my breast bone on the left side it is sharp that last between s few seconds and a few minutes?

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What cause chest pain under breast bone after eating or taking medicine. and low, right and middle abdominal pains associated with eating?

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Besides achalasia, what can causes an esophagus not to contract? and can it cause chest pain under breast bone, weakness and body aches?

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I have been told i am anemic (hgb 10)and am on iron. i have a burning pain under my breast bone above my belly button. could the iron be causing this?

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What organs are located under breast bone?

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My breast bone sticks out is there something wrong?

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