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I have what feels like a persistent obstruction about 2 inches below my sternum. ct scan showed nothing. it was temp. relived yesterday by a combination of triphala and mag. chloride, but this rarely happens. now, it is back again. wat could this be?

Q: i have what feels like a persistent obstruction about 2 inches below my sternum. ct scan showed nothing. it was temp. relived yesterday by a combination of triphala and mag. chloride, but this rarely happens. now, it is back again. wat could this be?

: What do you mean by "persistent obstruction"? Does this feeling occur when you take a deep breath or when you swallow or eat? What is your body position at the time of this feeling? I am not sure the effectiveness of triphala and mag. chloride for that symptom.

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What do you mean by "persistent obstruction"? Does this feeling occur when you take a deep breath or when you swallow or eat? What is your body position at the time of this feeling? I am not sure the effectiveness of triphala and mag. chloride for that symptom.

Answered 10/3/2022

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A member asked:

I have what feels like a persistent obstruction about 2 inches below my sternum. ct scan showed nothing. it was temp. relived yesterday by a combination of triphala and mag. chloride, but this rarely happens. now, it is back again. wat could this be?

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