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What Causes Pain Below The Sternum On The Left Side?
I was practicing judo when I had a bad pain on my left side, about 2 1/2 below my sternum. I now have a sore spot about the size of a silver dollar. If I get in certain positions or lift something to heavy it seems like a rib jumps up over another one. I stretch out and it lets the lump go down and the pain subside considerably. Why does this happen? What can I do to correct this problem?
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Sat, 6 May 2017
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Hello,
I think you have a stretched muscle or overuse of mussels or even trauma considering that you were doing judo. I think rest can help, also the usage of anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil or Naproxen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
I think you have a stretched muscle or overuse of mussels or even trauma considering that you were doing judo. I think rest can help, also the usage of anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil or Naproxen.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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