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Muscle Cramp, Pain, Xiphoid Process Seems To Be Missing. Is Is Possible For It To Bend And Move Some?
I am a college student that lays on my stomach most afternoons to do homework. Today as I was laying I felt a pain like a pulled muscle. I ignored it until it woke me up at 5 am where it hurt a little to breathe and move. Being a pre med student I immediately felt around my rib cage to see if anything was off or if any muscles were inflamed. My xiphoid process seems to be missing. I know I have had one, but it is missing now. Is is possible for it to bend and move some? Should I go to the ER to get it checked out?
Mon, 17 Jun 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in the xiphoid process could be due to an inflammation in the area or a mild displacement due to a muscle sprain. A direct examination is needed for proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in the xiphoid process could be due to an inflammation in the area or a mild displacement due to a muscle sprain. A direct examination is needed for proper diagnosis.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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