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Suggest Treatment For Shoulder Pain And Left Side Chest Pain

Hi Yah My Name is Kate I am 58 I have been having quiet a bit of pain in my left shoulder and in the front by my left side of my chest. It feels real tight. It just came on yesterday i have not lifted anything or done any exercise to course this. I have had the flu in the last few weeks also. I have been taking pandol and using a heat bag over this area but it still is painful.
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Hi KATE
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
the pain might be from 2 causes.
1. nerve compression in neck causing the pain to radiate down the chest region
2. local shoulder soft tissue swelling causing the part to get inflmmed.
to find out the exact reason,do get an xray and mri done of shoulder and neck.
hot fomentation,analgesic,anti inflammatory drugs should help.
if the nerve is compressed in neck,u may need cervical traction and physiotherapy.
Nothing to worry about.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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Suggest Treatment For Shoulder Pain And Left Side Chest Pain

Hi KATE Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. the pain might be from 2 causes. 1. nerve compression in neck causing the pain to radiate down the chest region 2. local shoulder soft tissue swelling causing the part to get inflmmed. to find out the exact reason,do get an xray and mri done of shoulder and neck. hot fomentation,analgesic,anti inflammatory drugs should help. if the nerve is compressed in neck,u may need cervical traction and physiotherapy. Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.