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What Does Pain In The Right Chest And Sternum Indicate?
Question: Hi this is for dr Sharka I was wondering as an update for the last 2 days or so I have achy feeling in upper right chest to sturnum area sometimes with movement other than tylnol hot and cold is there a gel I can use anything u can suggest I am pretty sure it is costo related but I wanted your input to see if it is cardiac related and perhaps what kind of dr I should follow up with
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders.
The fact that movements may trigger the pain is typical of musculo-skeletal pain.
For this reason, there is no reason to perform any additional cardiac tests.
Regarding local therapy, I would recommend a local gel with diclofenac coupled with a musculo-relaxant.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders.
The fact that movements may trigger the pain is typical of musculo-skeletal pain.
For this reason, there is no reason to perform any additional cardiac tests.
Regarding local therapy, I would recommend a local gel with diclofenac coupled with a musculo-relaxant.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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