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What Causes Pain In Clavicle Area Of Chest Causing Discomfort In Shoulders?
Question: I developed pain in the clavicle area of my chest. Over the last few hours the pain has become extremely uncomfortable. It hurts on both sides of my chest up to my shoulders. The pain has become such that I will not be able to stand it if it continues at this level. I have not injured myself that I can remember. Any suggestions beside seeing my doctor? Any explanation for this sudden onset? It started last night as a slight pain near the right clavicle.
Brief Answer:
Try to follow these steps.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
Bilateral clavicle pain can be due to
1. Musculoskeletal pain.
2. Cardiac pain. (Rare)
3. Pulmonary causes (Rare).
So possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. This may be due pulled muscle or compression of the muscles unknowingly.
So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in muscular pain until you meet your doctor.
1. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. You can take over the counter pain killers like Ibuprofen or Tylenol.
Muscle relaxants after consulting primary doctor.
No need to worry for cardiac and pulmonary causes if you improve with above given suggestions
But if not improving than get done chest X ray and ecg to rule out these.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Try to follow these steps.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
Bilateral clavicle pain can be due to
1. Musculoskeletal pain.
2. Cardiac pain. (Rare)
3. Pulmonary causes (Rare).
So possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. This may be due pulled muscle or compression of the muscles unknowingly.
So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in muscular pain until you meet your doctor.
1. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. You can take over the counter pain killers like Ibuprofen or Tylenol.
Muscle relaxants after consulting primary doctor.
No need to worry for cardiac and pulmonary causes if you improve with above given suggestions
But if not improving than get done chest X ray and ecg to rule out these.
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. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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