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If you develop pain, a lump, or swelling in the xiphoid process that doesn’t resolve in a few weeks, you should speak with your doctor. They can help you uncover the underlying cause and then...
A person may feel pain and experience swelling in muscle groups connected to the xiphoid process around the abdomen and chest, such as: upper abdominals. chest. throat. arms. Pain, tenderness,...
The xiphoid process is located in the center of your chest and is found just at the end of your sternum (breastbone). Inflammation, digestive issues, or injury can cause xiphoid process pain which doctors refer to as xiphoid syndrome, xiphoidalgia, or xiphodynia.
The xiphoid process is commonly used as a reference point for where to give someone chest compressions if you’re performing CPR. If you’re performing CPR on an adult, you should put one of your hands over the other and place them in the middle of the person’s chest (right under their nipples).
Xiphoid process syndrome is considered an uncommon variation of xiphoid process with aseptic inflammation of surrounding tissues, which can be mistaken for epigastric masses.
The xiphoid process is a small, often triangular-shaped bone that makes up the distal part of the sternum. Its function is to protect underlying organs, serve as an attachment site for muscles that drive respiration, and provide a landmark for hand placement during CPR.
The xiphoid process (/ ˈzɪfɔɪd /), also referred to as the ensiform process, xiphisternum, or metasternum, constitutes a small cartilaginous process (extension) located in the inferior segment of the sternum, typically ossified in adult humans. [1]