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Xiphoid process hurts. a couple days ago i was pushing on it a few times but not hard. it now hurts and bothers me in that area. i get anxiety attacks a lot could it have to do with that? is it bad to press xiphoid process?
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See PMR or Ortho doc: Sounds like a benign irritation to this area, most likely from you messing with it. Since you are anxious about it, do visit your doc for accurate diagnosis, treatment options, and resolution for your worry. In the meantime, leave it alone except to apply topicals such a Ben gay, 5% lidocaine ointment, or better, a piece of OTC 4% lidocaine patches.
Answered 12/15/2019
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