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Is Severe Chest Pain A Symptom Of Costochondritis?
Hi, I have experienced severe chest wall pain which spreads to my back and neck. I play in a brass band and this happens when I have taken a break, maybe 2 or 3 weeks, then play in a strenuous rehearsal. The symptoms do not occur straight away but turn up a couple of days later. I have had all the usual heart related tests plus a bone scan.I have been reading about costochondritis, is it possible that this is what I have?
Mon, 20 Jan 2020
Hi,
Since your cardiac evaluations have come out normal,the pain around the chest wall is likely to be muscle related pain or costochondritis. I would suggest rest for 5 days along with muscle relaxant tablets twice a day after food in order to reduce the pain. Local application of analgesic gels can also provide pain relief.
Hope that was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
Since your cardiac evaluations have come out normal,the pain around the chest wall is likely to be muscle related pain or costochondritis. I would suggest rest for 5 days along with muscle relaxant tablets twice a day after food in order to reduce the pain. Local application of analgesic gels can also provide pain relief.
Hope that was helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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