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What Causes Pain In The Sternum After A Thoracotomy?
My husband had a thoractomy about 7 weeks ago. He was healing nicely, but then got a cold and began to cough a lot. When he coughs it is very painful especially around the sternum, and there is a thumping noise loud enough that I can hear it. This thumping is quite painful and sometimes continues after the cough subsides. XRays and CT Scan are normal. What would be causing the pain and thumping?
Thu, 18 May 2017
Respected user, hi I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Cause of pain is due to irritation of Intra thorasic nerve endings , scarring
post-operative , ligaments / muscle stretchs , other lung related issues .
* Thumping noise may be due to sternum instability post-operative
Hope this helps you .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist
Wishing him a happy healthy life ahead .
Regards dear take care.
* Cause of pain is due to irritation of Intra thorasic nerve endings , scarring
post-operative , ligaments / muscle stretchs , other lung related issues .
* Thumping noise may be due to sternum instability post-operative
Hope this helps you .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist
Wishing him a happy healthy life ahead .
Regards dear take care.
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