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Could The Chest Pain Be Due To Costochondritis Or Piccline?

My daughter had a picc line removed about 2 months ago. She has been to the ER 3 times in the last couple of weeks with chest pain and they diagnosed her with costocondritis and pleurisy. She is still having chest pain and times where she has trouble breathing. Could there be another problem that was caused by the piccline that she had?

Mon, 11 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, I don't think her chest pain is due to picc line.
She had picc line 2 months back. So it is unlikely to cause chest pain after 2 months.
Possibility of costochondritis related chest pain is more likely.
So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Tell her to avoid movements causing pain, avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Give her painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
If she don't improve with all these then consult doctor and get done chest x ray.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.
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Could The Chest Pain Be Due To Costochondritis Or Piccline?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. No, I don t think her chest pain is due to picc line. She had picc line 2 months back. So it is unlikely to cause chest pain after 2 months. Possibility of costochondritis related chest pain is more likely. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Tell her to avoid movements causing pain, avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Give her painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. If she don t improve with all these then consult doctor and get done chest x ray. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your daughter. Thanks.