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What Does Pinching Pain In Rib Cage And Shortness Of Breath Mean?
I have a pinching pain on my left side rib cage up through my neck to jaw line when I try to take a breath so I was having to take real quick short breaths. I stood up and stretched it out and it finally went awy. I seem to get these short breath pinches frequently, but after I can breath fine. What do you think could be the cause?”
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would like to advise you that you should get an ECG and 2D Echocardiography done to rule out any cardiovascular disease.
You should get yourself clinically examined by a Cardiologist.
If the above mentioned Investigations are within normal limits, then other causes of pain can be considered.
Most Common being acidity, muscular pain or anxiety.
You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
Thanks for writing your query.
After reading your post, I would like to advise you that you should get an ECG and 2D Echocardiography done to rule out any cardiovascular disease.
You should get yourself clinically examined by a Cardiologist.
If the above mentioned Investigations are within normal limits, then other causes of pain can be considered.
Most Common being acidity, muscular pain or anxiety.
You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
It appears to be the muscle twitch, may be due to the subclinical cervical spondylosis, it also may be due to the defeciency of calcium, or sodium that is why it is going off when stretching.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have an M.RI. for confirmation.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms calcium suppliments, diclophenac sodium till he consults a surgeon.
Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts,and
protein rich foods to avoid such pains.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
It appears to be the muscle twitch, may be due to the subclinical cervical spondylosis, it also may be due to the defeciency of calcium, or sodium that is why it is going off when stretching.
I advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have an M.RI. for confirmation.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms calcium suppliments, diclophenac sodium till he consults a surgeon.
Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts,and
protein rich foods to avoid such pains.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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