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I noticed pain a couple of days ago when i touched the xiphoid process it is actually quite painful. it hurts if i sit a certain way as well. why?
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Inflammation: Most likely inflammation of the cartilage. With the movement exacerbating the pain this would make internal disease less likely
Answered 1/26/2015
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