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Pain In Right Pectoral Muscle Area-near Center Of Body-tender To
Question: Pain in right pectoral muscle area-near center of body-tender to touch-pain with deep breath
Brief Answer:
Most probably costochondritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history, albeit short and specific.
The pain in the right pectoral area near center that is tender touch and pains with deep breath is most probably due to costochondritis - inflammation at the joint of ribs with sternum.
The causes can be varies; usually occurs in post-viral infection, severe work involving the pectoral muscles and mostly related to the stress and anxiety.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Take an anti-inflammatory with painkiller properties like Ibuprofen if it suits you.
Stop any movements/works that increases strain on this point.
Control of stress and anxiety.
Treatment of any other symptoms.
Occasionally oral steroids give better and faster relief if you are not diabetic.
I hope this answer helps you.
Consult your Doctor for an actual clinical examination and get necessary investigations done including EKG/ECG to be sure about normal heart.
Please give feedback.
With Regards.
Dr T Chandrakant.
Most probably costochondritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history, albeit short and specific.
The pain in the right pectoral area near center that is tender touch and pains with deep breath is most probably due to costochondritis - inflammation at the joint of ribs with sternum.
The causes can be varies; usually occurs in post-viral infection, severe work involving the pectoral muscles and mostly related to the stress and anxiety.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Take an anti-inflammatory with painkiller properties like Ibuprofen if it suits you.
Stop any movements/works that increases strain on this point.
Control of stress and anxiety.
Treatment of any other symptoms.
Occasionally oral steroids give better and faster relief if you are not diabetic.
I hope this answer helps you.
Consult your Doctor for an actual clinical examination and get necessary investigations done including EKG/ECG to be sure about normal heart.
Please give feedback.
With Regards.
Dr T Chandrakant.
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