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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain Under Shoulder Blade After A Fall
Question: I fell the Sunday before Christmas and I have been to my doctor and also the ER to have x-ray. I might not hurt for a couple of hours, but it starts again. ER x-ray showed no break. Gave me 800 mg iuprofren. I can explan the pain as sharp under my shoulder blade and I can feel it catch and try to move but it still gives me
pain.
pain.
Brief Answer:
Musculo skeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
This seems to be Muscular pain. However you should get an ECG done to rule out cardiac issues that can mimic Muscular pain.
If your ECG also comes out to be normal I would advise following for you:
1. Hot fomentation of the affected area.
2. Application of Diclofenac gel locally.
3. To take Ibuprofen only in case of intolerance pain.
4. You can also use a shoulder support sling.
Even after 5 days of this treatment if your pain persists that you will require to get an MRI of the shoulder to see for any ligament tear.
I hope it helps.
Stay Healthy.
Musculo skeletal pain.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I understand your concern.
This seems to be Muscular pain. However you should get an ECG done to rule out cardiac issues that can mimic Muscular pain.
If your ECG also comes out to be normal I would advise following for you:
1. Hot fomentation of the affected area.
2. Application of Diclofenac gel locally.
3. To take Ibuprofen only in case of intolerance pain.
4. You can also use a shoulder support sling.
Even after 5 days of this treatment if your pain persists that you will require to get an MRI of the shoulder to see for any ligament tear.
I hope it helps.
Stay Healthy.
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