Why do I have dull chest pain in the xiphoid  process area?
Patient: while working, i laid my chest on a stack of boxes to lift a rather heavy box, now, i have dull chest pain in the xiphoid  process area, it has been a few days now, when i eat i get a full feeling after just a small portion of what i would normally eat at a meal, turning/twisting causes pain in my back and a self exam of the xiphoid process, the right side seems firmly attached to the rib cage while the left side there appears to be about a 1/4 to 3/8 gap and the xiphoid appears to be lower on this side Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having both muscularpain and GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease ). You have history of heavyweight lifting.  This cause muscular pain on bending and movements. You have symptoms of early satiety (small portioning of food gives you fullness) , which is seen in GERD. So for GERD,  start Proton pump inhibitors. Avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. For muscular pain start painkiller and muscle relaxant. Avoid strenuous exercise. Avoid heavyweight lifting. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Don't worry, you will be alright.