I Have A Pain Just Below My Sternum A Little

Posted on Wed, 17 Jul 2019

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Question : I have a pain just below my sternum a little to the right.the pain is on and off sometimes it doesn't hurt for hours. It has been like that for 3 weeks

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need a bit more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

What are your age and gender?
Do you have any other medical illness?
What tests have been done so far?
Are you on any medications?

Kindly get back with these details...

Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (22 minutes later)

31 year old man no other medical issues right now on no medication s

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.
The possibilities are -
1. Peptic ulcer disease
2. Cholecystitis

Take Prilosec for relief.
If that is not providing relief, get an ultrasound scan done to rule out cholecystitis.

Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (54 minutes later)

For the first week it hurt to touch that area. Now the pain just comes and goes movement doesn't trigger it all

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take Prilosec

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The above mentioned are still the possible causes.
You can try Prilosec and look for the response.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj