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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Shoulders Radiating To The Abdomen
Question: 26 year old male has sharp pain from right shoulder down to to abdomen when takes a heavy breath. Has had pain a little bit for over a week but today hits and having finding a position to sit or lay down that eases pain.
Brief Answer:
Probbaly intercostal nerve pinch
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
It sounds to me like pinched intercostal nerve or pulled intercostal muscles and it should subside within1-2 weeks on rest and nonsteroid painkillers. However,if there is breathing difficulty or increasing pain,then you should do lung xrays to rule out possible pneumothorax or lung issue. Wish you good health. Regards
Probbaly intercostal nerve pinch
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
It sounds to me like pinched intercostal nerve or pulled intercostal muscles and it should subside within1-2 weeks on rest and nonsteroid painkillers. However,if there is breathing difficulty or increasing pain,then you should do lung xrays to rule out possible pneumothorax or lung issue. Wish you good health. Regards
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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