Popping sensation in chest

hjsportsed1
hjsportsed1 Posts: 52 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have lost a little over 70 pounds, mostly from my midsection. Recently, I noticed when I pressed on my torso, just under my sternum on the right side, I get a popping feeling. Would it be loose fat going under the sternum? Cartilage maybe that was expanded when I was heavier? Doesn't really hurt, just seems out of the ordinary.

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  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    I had something similar and it turned out to be a dislocated rib. You should check with your doctor because it could be any number of things causing it.
  • hjsportsed1
    hjsportsed1 Posts: 52 Member
    debrakgoogins wrote: »
    I had something similar and it turned out to be a dislocated rib. You should check with your doctor because it could be any number of things causing it.
    Wouldn't that be painful, though?
  • debrakgoogins
    debrakgoogins Posts: 2,033 Member
    Mine wasn't painful at the time, it still pops out and it is more painful now. I found it while doing a self exam. I didn't know it was there at all until then.
  • hjsportsed1
    hjsportsed1 Posts: 52 Member
    debrakgoogins wrote: »
    Mine wasn't painful at the time, it still pops out and it is more painful now. I found it while doing a self exam. I didn't know it was there at all until then.

    OK ... thanks. I just happened to stumble upon it. Didn't really hurt or anything. Feeling how my midsection had gone down and then felt the pop when pressing right under the sternum. I will check with the doctor.

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