Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Cough And Pressure In Chest Area
It s too late for a e.r visit please help!! I have went in for this pain before but it s never been this bad. I was told it was just swelling in the cartilage with in my chest by the trachea/carina area !! When I lift my arm bend over cough it feels like a squeezing or pressure in that area. No sharp pains just that. And honestly it scares me... like my ribs are just caving in. And it s painful... please help
Thu, 6 Jun 2019
Hi,
It is most probably Tietze syndrome. Take pain killers with muscle relaxants and also apply pain killer creams locally. Do an ekg to rule out any ischemia which is of less chance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Khawaja Ehtesham Ahmad, General & Family Physician
It is most probably Tietze syndrome. Take pain killers with muscle relaxants and also apply pain killer creams locally. Do an ekg to rule out any ischemia which is of less chance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Khawaja Ehtesham Ahmad, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....