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Is it normal to get sudden intermittent pain on sternum?

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Dr. Anuj Gupta

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Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At September 4, 2019
Reviewed AtAugust 10, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am experiencing a sudden piercing pain on my sternum and a small region to the left of it, just above the heart. I only get this pain occasionally when I lift something or bend. Today I held my 1-year-old nephew in my arms for about 15 minutes and when I bent to put him down, I felt this sudden intense pain around my chest bone. This is intermittent and been having this problem from past one month occasionally.

Answered by Dr. Anuj Gupta

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Well, that could be due to muscle weakness. Could you please tell me what you do and how much physical activity you have in your daily routine?

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you so much. I am a 30-year-old and do not have much physical activity in my work. I walk about 2 km daily. Apart from that nothing much.

Answered by Dr. Anuj Gupta

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Well, that is the reason for pain. If you are worried that it could be due to heart, then it is not possible because that is a continuous pain. You have pain only while you lift. So most important thing is walking daily for 4 km at a stretch and not in the whole day. Secondly, you can take ultrasonic therapy at that painful area with any nearby physiotherapycenter and also do hot fomentation and apply some gel. For muscles to become strong will take around 3 to 4 months and with walkingonly, if you are regular.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Anuj Gupta
Dr. Anuj Gupta

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