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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Sternum Area And Cough

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Posted on Tue, 27 Sep 2016
Question: I have been diagnosed with MS, but have increased spasm in calves and general body tightening. I am starting to cough more frequently and have almost choked coughing hard. My sternum area has been painful since last long spasm incident that I believe was a seizure. Help...
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Answered by Dr. Mahaveer Patil (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
needs further evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX

Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.

I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.

increased spasm in calves and general body tightening may be caused due to deficiency of calcium or derangements in the electrolyte levels.

it may also be related to MS and its back pressure effects on the lungs, causing less perfusion of the body muscles.

for suppressing cough, you need to take a good anti tussive syrup. sternal pain can be relieved by analgesics and local gel with hot fomentation.

Above all this, i would suggest you to get a ecg and echo done to see the present MS status and see for its complications. A cardiologist's opinion at this stage will be of immense value.

You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about.     

I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.

Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )

If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
     
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)

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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Sternum Area And Cough

Brief Answer: needs further evaluation Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. How was your day? Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern. increased spasm in calves and general body tightening may be caused due to deficiency of calcium or derangements in the electrolyte levels. it may also be related to MS and its back pressure effects on the lungs, causing less perfusion of the body muscles. for suppressing cough, you need to take a good anti tussive syrup. sternal pain can be relieved by analgesics and local gel with hot fomentation. Above all this, i would suggest you to get a ecg and echo done to see the present MS status and see for its complications. A cardiologist's opinion at this stage will be of immense value. You should eventually get back to normal in coming few days.Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries. Take care,God bless. Wish you a healthy life : ) If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion. Kind Regards.. Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch) In future,you can contact me DIRECTLY on - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-mahaveer-patil/71222 - If you were satisfied and happy with my answer ,PLEASE RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .