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Suggest Treatment For Severe Chest Pain
Hi, I am experiencing pain to the touch almost dead center in my chest. This has been for a while. If I pulled a muscle in my chest, wouldnt it improve after a week or so? This has been going on for a couple of months with no relief in sight. Thanks.
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Most likely your pain is because of muscular spasm, as muscle is pulled up, try to take rest for few days, don't over do any exercise, use nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medicines, low dose steroid can also be taken. Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, applying ice to the affected area to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rishu Saxena
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Most likely your pain is because of muscular spasm, as muscle is pulled up, try to take rest for few days, don't over do any exercise, use nonsteroidal anti inflammatory medicines, low dose steroid can also be taken. Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen, applying ice to the affected area to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rishu Saxena
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