I had my xiphoid fractured during CPR 20 years ago the last few years it has developed into a lump that is quite painful and hard to take a full breath, the lump sticks out about 4 CM. but my rural DR. said its nothing. should i find a DR. in a larger city?I am a 51 year old male
Hi, Dear,Good Afternoon. I am Chat Doctor. -I studied your query in-depth and Understood your health concerns.-To Start with-I would advise you NOT to worry about what you are suffering from. For every problem there is a solution with Me.-Cause of hard painful lump in xiphoid-a-after 40, the ossified typhoid is observed as-a prominent process and could be mistaken as hard lump.b-Basically You suffer from Xiphoidalgia-a condition where the typhoid process pains on pressure. In younger age it's a cartilaginous process and flexible also.c-Your doctor after clinical check up said nothing-means there is no lump as feared by you.d-AS you are still worried I would advise-DL Spine X-ray/ MRI-to remove the fear and anxiety you have for your age.e-A Surgeon would be right doctor to guide you as above.-Hope this advice and reply would help to plan Surgeons Treatment meeting and would help you for early recovery of this most unfortunate early-30s CPR-event with you.-Hope this elaborate advise on your most complex issue would help you to recover fast. Wish you recovery ASAP. Wellcome and ThanksWith Best of Regards