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What Causes Upper Back Pain After Myocardial Infarction And Pericarditis?

33yo male. had Myocardial Infraction 2 months ago. Pain started in upper back and was diagnosed as Pericarditis. 2 days later chest pain then heart attack diagnosis. I am having upper back pain again about 3 of 10 on a pain scale. should I go back to the hospital or just schedule a normal appt

Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to urgently book an appointment because your pain is only 3/10 scale. It is not of great intensity.
Pain associated with pericarditis is having great intensity and scale of 9-10/10.
So you can wait and book normal appointment for your pain.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. So in between time, you can take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs for pain.
Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also beneficial.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Upper Back Pain After Myocardial Infarction And Pericarditis?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. No need to urgently book an appointment because your pain is only 3/10 scale. It is not of great intensity. Pain associated with pericarditis is having great intensity and scale of 9-10/10. So you can wait and book normal appointment for your pain. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. So in between time, you can take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs for pain. Application of warm water pad on affected areas is also beneficial. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.