I have dull pain in the xiphoid process every day

Daily dull pain in the xiphoid process may be caused by heart disease or gallbladder disease. The possibility of stomach disease cannot be ruled out. The cause must be identified in time and targeted treatment must be given.

1. Heart disease: Heart disease usually includes viral myocarditis or coronary heart disease, and may also be heart failure. The diseased state generally leads to a weakening of normal heart function, which causes the xiphoid process to be in a state of hypoxia and ischemia, which is easily accompanied by local dull pain or irritating pain symptoms. The disease can be treated by dilating blood vessels and combining it with blood circulation and blood stasis removing drugs. If necessary, myocardial nourishing or cardiotonic drugs are also needed.

2. Gallbladder disease: Gallbladder disease usually includes cholecystitis or gallstones. The diseased state can cause congestion and rupture of the gallbladder mucosa, and will be accompanied by damage to surrounding organs, which may induce pain in the xiphoid process. It needs to be treated with antibiotics or laser lithotripsy.

3. Gastric diseases: Gastric diseases usually include gastritis or gastric ulcer disease, which usually causes damage to gastric tissue and is accompanied by abnormal gastric acid secretion, which can cause stomach pain. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by irritating pain in the xiphoid process. Treatment requires anti-inflammatory combined with gastric mucosal protective agents.