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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain And Shoulder Blade Pain
Hi, I am a 62 year old woman who is overweight with diabetes. All day I have had pain in my right chest above my ribs and directly behind my breast. At times this pain is felt at my back at my right shoulder blade. What is causing this pain and how should it be treated?
Tue, 15 Dec 2015
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. But since you are having age more than 60 years, diabetes, obesity etc, better to rule out heart related pain first.
So get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both these are normal then no need to worry for cardiac diseases.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case.
So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
Loose some weight and stay fit.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But better to first rule out heart related causes.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. But since you are having age more than 60 years, diabetes, obesity etc, better to rule out heart related pain first.
So get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both these are normal then no need to worry for cardiac diseases.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case.
So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
Loose some weight and stay fit.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But better to first rule out heart related causes.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
But since you are overweight and having diabetes, better to first rule out heart diseases for your chest pain.
So get done ecg and 2d echo. If these are normal then no need to worry for cardiac diseases.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case.
So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Loose some weight and be healthy.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
But since you are overweight and having diabetes, better to first rule out heart diseases for your chest pain.
So get done ecg and 2d echo. If these are normal then no need to worry for cardiac diseases.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case.
So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Loose some weight and be healthy.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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