Hypothyroidism and the Heart. As hypothyroidism progresses, symptoms become worse and more frequent. As the body struggles to adjust to the lower levels of thyroid hormones, additional symptoms and conditions begin to develop.
Xiphoid syndrome: Pain and discomfort that occurs in the lowest portion of the sternum called the xiphoid process.The symptoms may occur sporadically or be associated with conditions such as heart disease, gallbladder disease and bone disease.iphoid syndrome: Pain and discomfort that occurs in the lowest portion of the sternum called the xiphoid process.
Area of discomfort?: Is the pain reproducible when you press upon the bony tissue, or is it related to the soft tissue below the xiphoid process? Gastritis can present with pain in the epigastric region below the xiphoid process, as can peptic ulcer disease or pancreatic disease.