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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Chest
last night I woke up to a loud painful pop in my ribs, I laid there and tried to sleep. today the pain is slowly getting worse, its not hard to breath normally but when I try to cough taking in a deep breath sends a sharp pain where the pop was. its in the middle of my left set of ribs. should I go to a doctor or wait it out? I have two kids so it would be a major inconvenience to try to go to the doctor, especially while in pain.
Wed, 22 May 2019
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I think the pain is muscular skeletal. The pop seems like overstretched muscle. I think you should go to ER to determine the right diagnosis quickly and take immediate treatment.
Meanwhile, try to apply warm compresses locally at the painful site.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
I think the pain is muscular skeletal. The pop seems like overstretched muscle. I think you should go to ER to determine the right diagnosis quickly and take immediate treatment.
Meanwhile, try to apply warm compresses locally at the painful site.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
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