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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Chest That Radiates To Back
Question: I have pain in my upper right quadrant of my chest that radiates to the right upper part of my back.
Brief Answer:
You are mostly having musculoskeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
But better to get done chest x ray to rule out lung related causes. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much.
Your pain is mostly due to musculoskeletal cause.
So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
You are mostly having musculoskeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
But better to get done chest x ray to rule out lung related causes. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much.
Your pain is mostly due to musculoskeletal cause.
So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had a chest xray this morning and I'll let you know.
My doc said something about gall bladder.
Your thoughts?
My doc said something about gall bladder.
Your thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Gall bladder related pain is less likely.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
Gall bladder related pain is less likely because it is mostly associated with nausea and vomiting.
Intensity of this kind of pain is usually more.
So possibility of Gall bladder related pain is less.
But to rule out this, you need to get done ultrasound examination of abdomen.
So please let me know your x ray report. If this is normal then get done ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out Gall bladder pathology.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Gall bladder related pain is less likely.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on HCM.
Gall bladder related pain is less likely because it is mostly associated with nausea and vomiting.
Intensity of this kind of pain is usually more.
So possibility of Gall bladder related pain is less.
But to rule out this, you need to get done ultrasound examination of abdomen.
So please let me know your x ray report. If this is normal then get done ultrasound examination of abdomen to rule out Gall bladder pathology.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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
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