A 59-year-old male asked:
my boyfriend and i were lying in bed watching tv when he noticed a small sharp bone sticking out from his chest. he said it doesn't hurt ?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered
39 years experience Bariatrics
Not clear : Is the skin intact?people can have costochondritis. Inflammation of the rib and the cartilage .may take Aleve (naproxen) or similar
Answered on Apr 8, 2016
Dr. Charles Cattano answered
39 years experience Gastroenterology
Could it be...: ...the xiphoid process?
Answered on Apr 8, 2016
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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
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Pain: Can't say what it is but bad pain should be checked out.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Linda Green answered
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See a doctor: With the symptoms you describe you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
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