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What Causes Radiating Pain In Chest, Sternum And Left Shoulder?
Hello, I m Brandon, a 19 year old Native American male. I m having a chest pain that starts at my sternum and goes through my left shoulder. I ve been expiriencing this for a few weeks, hoping it would subside. When I press down on the painful spot it usually agitates it more. I don t like laying on my left side because my muscle becomes sore. During the day, my left shoulder becomes tired and my sternum hurts. Any thoughts?
Wed, 26 Oct 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic
At such a young age cardiac problem seems less likely but still to exclude cardiac problem work up done with...
-Blood pressure measurement
-pulse examination
-Tread mill
-EKG etc
If it is normal than pain could be musculoskeletal
For that ibuprofen like anti inflammatory drug can be given for five days
Hot compress can be applied
Avoid bad sleep posture
For few, days avoid strenuous work
Take care
Consult pulmonologoist for examination and further work up
At such a young age cardiac problem seems less likely but still to exclude cardiac problem work up done with...
-Blood pressure measurement
-pulse examination
-Tread mill
-EKG etc
If it is normal than pain could be musculoskeletal
For that ibuprofen like anti inflammatory drug can be given for five days
Hot compress can be applied
Avoid bad sleep posture
For few, days avoid strenuous work
Take care
Consult pulmonologoist for examination and further work up
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