Lump inbetween ribcage, should i get it checked out or is it normal?

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I believe it to be the xiphoid process its just protuding slightly and i noticed it recently, the first picture is breathing in and the second is resting, it doesnt cause me any pain or discomfort but it does make me quite anxious 😦

Does it look normal? or should i get it checked out? any replies are really appreciated πŸ˜ƒ image

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    It looks quite normal to me. The xiphoid does stick out a bit on some people,especially when they breathe in but if there is no pain its nothing to worry about. Its the attachment point for various muscles so if you work out with weights it can become more pronounced .

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