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Intense pain on left shoulder blades
Intense pain on left shoulder blades and on lower rib.. the pain started like 3 months ago.. i have used pain reliever like phytoflam, signoflam and calcium d3 tab as directed by doctor.. but the pain is not going.. specially pain arises if i walk or stand for just 30 min.. or if I sit at chair which doesn't have back support..what should I do?
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.- neck and shoulders and back.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
https://youtube.com/channel/UCPEQc6B1ywzwin048JSu6rw
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab od x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Pain seems to be due to muscle spasm caused by overuse or inadequate back support or improper posture.
Next Steps
Get a consultation for detailed discussion and physical examination to find the exact cause of this pain.
Till then, apply warm water bags and pain relief spray.
Maintain adequate back support and proper posture- refer to YouTube for reference.
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