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How To Treat Pain In Chest Radiating Towards Back Due To Severe Cough?

Doctor.I have had a sever head cold for 4 days. Alot of nasal drainage that is mostly clear in color. The problem is now I have developed a nasty cough. I feel I have kept alot of the usual cold syptoms managed. My main concern is that every time I cough, I get horrible very painful shocks that run the entire lenght of my body. Both arm, the chest the length of my back. Both sides. Then down the front of my legs to the knees. The sensation has an after pain that lingers even after the coughing stop. I have noticed if I can get to a bed and lay flat. During a coughing episode. With a pillow pulled tight to my chest, it lessens the severity of the shocks. Would you Please tell me your concerns and any advice to get relief. Thank you. Sincerely, Sarah
Wed, 27 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chest pain along with back pain that radiates towards armpits . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergy , common cold heart burn , pulled muscles , shingles , brachial Plexus Injury and cardiac problem like angina . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by palpating area , order ECG , CT scan , X-ray and complete blood profile to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti viral drugs ( acyclovir ) , anti bacterial along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for proper diagnosis if the problem is related to heart .Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for myscle and bone pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Pain In Chest Radiating Towards Back Due To Severe Cough?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chest pain along with back pain that radiates towards armpits . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like allergy , common cold heart burn , pulled muscles , shingles , brachial Plexus Injury and cardiac problem like angina . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by palpating area , order ECG , CT scan , X-ray and complete blood profile to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti viral drugs ( acyclovir ) , anti bacterial along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for proper diagnosis if the problem is related to heart .Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon for myscle and bone pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari