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What Causes Pain In Pectoralis Major And Minor?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015

Question: I have pain in my pec magor and minor
I have 3 ribs on that same side that keep going out of place and with the pain in my chest it goes up my throat all on the same side and shoulder blade pain what could it be I had inclusive MRI and bArringrintin swallow and my sternum hurts also my chest spasms

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to ask few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
I would like to ask few questions so that I can help you better.
Any injury leading to pain. ?
have you done endoscopic evaluation of oesophagus. ?
Is there any rib contusion?
have you ruled out oesophageal reflux study. ?
waiting for your reply.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (9 hours later)

Had reflux surgery 10 year ago barium swallow said it was fine but hd no scope I fell twice bad on my back my ribs come out of place and at pt they keep putting back in place also I pick up my 1 and 2 year old alot

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You may need to do HRCT to see details of injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for writing to us;

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion.
Rib contusion is not always visible on x ray or MRI .You may need to do HRCT to see details of injury.
Endoscopic study will rule out reflux disease.

Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (19 days later)

Now at pt they started tapping me,they said they could here my ribs grinding,for last week I have been waking up at night with my pulse racing and now my left side of my throat and neck hurt like something in it or swelling,also my ears and face have been getting red and it's not my blood pressure,when I sit or lye down it seems like there is something inside me pulsating
I don't no what to do anymore I take i tynol and than ibrophin,what should I do,if I go to emergency room what should I say

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (3 days later)

Brief Answer:
yes you should go to emergency services

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
I will advise you to consult to ER .
He may advice you further investigation like endoscopy and CT scan.
Till time take anti acidity medication available over the counter.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (3 hours later)

I saw my car till gist and he said I have supervantitractor but has nothing to do with my rib and other thing ,I have a scope scheduled for my stomach but still not sure about rib and back maybe pinched nerve or vagu nerve what you think

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
send your endoscopy result

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I think there can be multiple problem.

Reflux oesophagus and thoracic nerve compression can be associatedalong with it.

So do MRI SPINE/HRCT also.

Wishing you good health.

Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar