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Suggest Treatment For Severe Sharp Pain In The Chest
Im a male age 34 slim. i started working out about 2 weeks ago. for the past 4 days i feel sharp pain on my left chest when i chest press with weights or when i lean on my chest. I also started taking a weight gain shake for extra calories, Its very, very difficult to gain weight.
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
Hi welcome to health care magic...
You have just started doing exercises...
So you might do heavy muscle work out and this could be muscular strain pain....
Still before labelling muscle strain work up needed with....
-Blood pressure measurement
-Auscultation
-EKG
-Echo if needed
According to cause further treatment given.
For muscle strain take rest...
Ibuprofen taken for five days
Hot compress useful.
Avoid strenuous work
Take care
Pulmonologist consultation for examination ...
You have just started doing exercises...
So you might do heavy muscle work out and this could be muscular strain pain....
Still before labelling muscle strain work up needed with....
-Blood pressure measurement
-Auscultation
-EKG
-Echo if needed
According to cause further treatment given.
For muscle strain take rest...
Ibuprofen taken for five days
Hot compress useful.
Avoid strenuous work
Take care
Pulmonologist consultation for examination ...
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