I have severe pain in my xiphoid process. Please help.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am 18 years old. I think it is weird, but my xiphoid process has come out. It is very painful.
Please help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
You have xiphodynia, and it means pain and tenderness in the xiphoid process.
The following are the common causes of pain in the xiphoid process.
- Trauma or injury to the xiphoid area.
- Bone disease.
- Emphysema-like respiratory problem.
- Cardiac problems.
- Liver and gallbladder issues sometimes.
So, if any history of trauma is present, then no need for further workup. If trauma history is not present, then ECG (electrocardiogram) and chest X-ray-like investigations should be done according to need. I suggest Ibuprofen 200 mg twice daily for five days. A warm compress would be beneficial.
Avoid strenuous work and heavy exercise for a few days. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, and take treatment with consent.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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