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Suggest Treatment For Severe Chest Pain Post An Injury
Question: My brother was recently diagnosed with myeloma (bone marrow cancer). In addition, about a month ago he had an accident at work where a 500 pound door that was on a cart being loaded on a truck slipped off and hit him the the middle of his chest. He is experiences high levels of pain in the center of his chest. He said that he has had pleurisy in the past and this feels like that. His local doctor says that he cannot see him until the 28th and i want to know if going urgent care will help or does he just have to rest as much as possible?
Today is pain level has decreased to a level 5 from an 8 yesterday. He had a chemo treatment with a steriod yesterday morning. This is only his second chemo treatment in this process.
Today is pain level has decreased to a level 5 from an 8 yesterday. He had a chemo treatment with a steriod yesterday morning. This is only his second chemo treatment in this process.
Brief Answer:
Better to wait at home.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
He is having blunt chest trauma 1 month back.
No need to worry or urgently visit doctor because his pain is decreasing in intensity.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
So ask him to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Give painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
5. Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also beneficial.
So, no need to worry for emergency.
Only rest and other above mentioned things are needed.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your brother.
Thanks.
Better to wait at home.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
He is having blunt chest trauma 1 month back.
No need to worry or urgently visit doctor because his pain is decreasing in intensity.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
So ask him to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Give painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
5. Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also beneficial.
So, no need to worry for emergency.
Only rest and other above mentioned things are needed.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wishing good health to your brother.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you. I will discuss this with him
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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It's great that my advice is helpful. It's always encouraging for doctors to hear positive feedback from patients.
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Wishing good health to your brother.
Regards.
Please close the conversation and rate my answer.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question.
It's great that my advice is helpful. It's always encouraging for doctors to hear positive feedback from patients.
So thanks again.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wishing good health to your brother.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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