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What Causes Sharp Stretching Tension Just Under Left Breast, I’ve
Question: what causes sharp stretching tension just under left breast, I’ve had it for years. sometime it brings fear of dying. when it happens i just stay still. same position till it eases off slowly. I have done all the cardiology and echo, blood test, stress test( treadmill and doc looked results then said i was fine. which was good news but i’m losing hope at same time because my problem will never be diagnosed. so i’m might die of unknown complications. Help
Brief Answer:
Costochondritis.
It's a musculo skeletal pain not at all related to heart.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query my dear patient,
Have seen your details and I appreciate your concerns.
It's Costo chondritis an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone.
Medication-
Tab Ibuprofen twice daily for 5 days.
Any ointment/spray containing Diclofenac three times a day.
Apply ice pack 15 minutes three times a day for 5 days.
All of the above is over the counter;If you could manage to relieve spasm in muscle take a muscle relaxant like-
Baclofen 10 mg two times a day along with above suggested things.
Give rest to the area.
You would be fine in 5 days.
Thank you!
Costochondritis.
It's a musculo skeletal pain not at all related to heart.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your query my dear patient,
Have seen your details and I appreciate your concerns.
It's Costo chondritis an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone.
Medication-
Tab Ibuprofen twice daily for 5 days.
Any ointment/spray containing Diclofenac three times a day.
Apply ice pack 15 minutes three times a day for 5 days.
All of the above is over the counter;If you could manage to relieve spasm in muscle take a muscle relaxant like-
Baclofen 10 mg two times a day along with above suggested things.
Give rest to the area.
You would be fine in 5 days.
Thank you!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I appreciate your sense of urgency to quickly respond to my concern, i feel relieved now to know than there still a hope. i’m a machine operator it involves heavy lifting and sometime being on the foot ( i mean standing through entire shift) at what level should i perform, is this going to affect my work? what is your medical advice regarding my work. thank you
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Its fully treatable.
All you need is a 5 days rest and Take following medications.
1)Tab Ibuprofen 400mg twice daily.
2)Tab Baclofen 20 mg thrice.
3)Ointment Diclofenac thrice.
You will be fully fine in 5 days.
You are lifting heavy weights daily it's a clear cut case of skeletomuscular pain..I don't know why your doctor did so many cardiac tests and all.
Take these medicines for 5days and write back to me after that.
Very likely you will be cured in a week time.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ramesh-kumar/72660
Thank you!
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Its fully treatable.
All you need is a 5 days rest and Take following medications.
1)Tab Ibuprofen 400mg twice daily.
2)Tab Baclofen 20 mg thrice.
3)Ointment Diclofenac thrice.
You will be fully fine in 5 days.
You are lifting heavy weights daily it's a clear cut case of skeletomuscular pain..I don't know why your doctor did so many cardiac tests and all.
Take these medicines for 5days and write back to me after that.
Very likely you will be cured in a week time.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ramesh-kumar/72660
Thank you!
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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