A member asked:

A year ago i got hit by a field hockey ball on my sternum and ever since its been in a lot of pain when i run and when i lay on my side, lump on top ?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be examined: A year is a long time to experience pain and to have a persistent lump. Be examined and sort why you have had problems so long. All the best.

Answered 8/5/2015

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Exam and X-ray: you could have injured the sternum or some of the cartilages that attached the ribs to the sternum. An exam with pressing over the sternum and an X-ray to see if there is a fracture or calcium deposit from an injury should be able to diagnose the problem. Feel better!

Answered 8/5/2015

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