Re: Xiphoid process

Ummmm, the xiphoid process is not a condition, it is an anatomical landmark. It's a piece of cartilage at the end of the sternum. Although it's usually ossified in an adult. Did your doctor take an x-ray? A history? Do an exam? If he didn't, find another doctor. A competent doctor will 1. take a complete history. 2. do a complete examination. 3. probably (at least in this case) take x-rays. There has to be a reason you are in so much pain.

Posted By DrDave on September 15, 2007 at 01:06:19:

In Reply to: Xiphoid process posted by Kathy on September 14, 2007 at 23:23:58:

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