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Hello! i have a slight concern about my lower chest area. i dropped a lot of weight (6'' and 145lbs) due to gastric issues and when i suck in my stomach i can see the xiphoid process sticking out and pulsating. is it normal? or should i be worried?

Q: hello! i have a slight concern about my lower chest area. i dropped a lot of weight (6'' and 145lbs) due to gastric issues and when i suck in my stomach i can see the xiphoid process sticking out and pulsating. is it normal? or should i be worried?

: No, those findings are not abnormal when you lose significant fat and muscle mass. Take care.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, those findings are not abnormal when you lose significant fat and muscle mass. Take care.

Answered 9/14/2023

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A member asked:

Hello! i have a slight concern about my lower chest area. i dropped a lot of weight (6'' and 145lbs) due to gastric issues and when i suck in my stomach i can see the xiphoid process sticking out and pulsating. is it normal? or should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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