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My daughter was admitted to the hospital this past week with severe pain in the sternum area. No heart related issues were diagnosed. Based on lab results and CT scan they diagnosed ascending cholangitis. An ERCT procedure was performed. A narrowing of the bile duct was found and treated. The pain in the sternum subsided for one day, but each day thereafter the pain has become more intense. She is still hospitalized and they have put her on a self-administering pain killer. Lab work show her liver and other # s improving but are baffled by the pain. An MRI is scheduled for Sunday, 5/3/15. She is a 47 year old type 1 diabetic who bikes, runs and works out on a regular basis. She was diagnosed with lyme disease several years ago and was immediately treated.
Inpatient treatment is required follow the MRI results, blood culture and culture from infection site will tell exact treatment, self administration pumps are considered the highest. Only after that spinal analgesia is an option.
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Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Pain In The Sternum?
Hi, Inpatient treatment is required follow the MRI results, blood culture and culture from infection site will tell exact treatment, self administration pumps are considered the highest. Only after that spinal analgesia is an option. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician