What is the sign of the disease under the sternum when suffering from gastritis for a long time?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have been suffering from gastritis for a long time, these days I often have pain under the breastbone area. Doctor, tell me, what is the sign of pain under the sternum when having gastritis for a long time? What is the treatment, doctor? Thank you doctor.
Dong Van Binh (1985)
Answer
Answered by Specialist I Vu Huy Hien - Gastroenterologist - Gastrointestinal Unit - Endoscopy, Vinmec Times City International Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "What is the sign of pain under the sternum when having gastritis for a long time? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You have a history of stomach pain, the location of pain in the area below the sternum is a suggestion for a stomach ulcer. Accompanied by gastritis, there are often accompanying symptoms such as belching, heartburn, pain related to meals, fasting, ... However, the position below the sternum also has many organs such as: Liver, pancreas, colon. For an accurate diagnosis, you need to visit the doctor and do tests and investigations to rule out and confirm the diagnosis.
If you still have questions about the pain under the sternum when suffering from gastritis for a long time, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!