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I Have Pain In My Upper Body: Sternum , Chest
Question: I have pain in my upper body: sternum, chest and ribs. The pain is sore to the touch
. I’ve had bloodwork CBC and other labs to rule out heart problems. I’ve had a chest x ray and ekg to rule out some stuff. Went to pcp and emergency room over the last month. Nothing found.
Shooting Pain now also inside of chest on right side of nipple.
. I’ve had bloodwork CBC and other labs to rule out heart problems. I’ve had a chest x ray and ekg to rule out some stuff. Went to pcp and emergency room over the last month. Nothing found.
Shooting Pain now also inside of chest on right side of nipple.
the black x marks on the pictures represent the spots of pain. all are sore to the touch.
Brief Answer:
The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the image you have attached.
By your history and description, the possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
So avoid excessive heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas of the chest.
Avoid movements causing pain.
Take simple painkillers like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen (can be taken for another 2-3 days).
You can also apply Diclofenac spray or ice gel.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks
The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the image you have attached.
By your history and description, the possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
So avoid excessive heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas of the chest.
Avoid movements causing pain.
Take simple painkillers like Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen (can be taken for another 2-3 days).
You can also apply Diclofenac spray or ice gel.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
my only follow up questions:
1. i havent been working out. does this change the assesment?
2. this has been occuring off and on for a month. how long should treatment be? for the rib and sternum pain i was prescribed ibuprofen but i didnt take constantly.
3. could it be any other labs or specialist i should consult? my concern is that its on the right side of the chest and so close to the nipple. its not near the ribs as much as it once was. are there muscles around there?
thanks again. ill start the ibuprofen treatment by my PcP in addition to your suggestions.
1. i havent been working out. does this change the assesment?
2. this has been occuring off and on for a month. how long should treatment be? for the rib and sternum pain i was prescribed ibuprofen but i didnt take constantly.
3. could it be any other labs or specialist i should consult? my concern is that its on the right side of the chest and so close to the nipple. its not near the ribs as much as it once was. are there muscles around there?
thanks again. ill start the ibuprofen treatment by my PcP in addition to your suggestions.
Brief Answer:
Yes, start ibuprofen.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely start Ibuprofen.
Yes, muscles are around the entire rib cage.
Since all your reports are normal, no need to worry much.
Have you checked for any blood reports like calcium and vitamin D3?
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks
Yes, start ibuprofen.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely start Ibuprofen.
Yes, muscles are around the entire rib cage.
Since all your reports are normal, no need to worry much.
Have you checked for any blood reports like calcium and vitamin D3?
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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