A member asked:

Hi ,i am feeling a hard pointed rib type bone under my left breast ,its painless, lying down makes it more obvious.it is serious? should i visit doc?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Rib or xiphoid: The should only be a palpable rib in the area you describe;however at the bottom of your breast bone ( sternum) there is a round nubin of bone called the xyphoid process. If in doubt you will need an exam and xray.

Answered 9/5/2014

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