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Chest muscles is swollen
After 2nd day of gym, on that I did proper warm up, pull up, some exercises with dumbbells..my weight is 58kg, he asked me to lift 7.5kg on both hands.. after in the evening I saw that right side chest is bit swollen, paining. Is this injury?
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Yes if there is injury there will be pain and inflammation, apply ice pack, stop going exercises and consult in person with expert physiotherapist for proper assessmenr and treatment.
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You should do cryotherapy. Apply ice packs for 10-15 minutes four times a day. Continue for 3 days. Stop doing exercises.
If the pain persist or aggrevates you should consult a physiotherapist or orthopaedist in person for complete assessment and treatment.
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Yes dear it seems to have issue usually this doesn’t happen after proper warm up. Seems like the form of the exercise performed was not correct and has caused some trouble it is better to take a opinion from physiotherapist because further assessment is required till then gym should be stoped
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Visit a qualified physiotherapist
Apply ice to the area
Rest
Splinting is suggested
Don’t lift any weights till the trouble subsides
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of course if it is swollen some things is wrong. You might have injured your self.
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Apply ice on the swollen area.
Take rest
No Gym till it settles.
Keep under supervision.
If it gets worse with time you have to take consultation.You can book online consultation with me
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Take rest.
Can take crocin twice for 3 days
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Mr. Chinna Kondaiah Ballekuri (PT)
Physiotherapist
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be it’s a muscle strain
Use Cold/Ice pack application for 10-15 mins 2-3 times a day
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Visit Nearest Physiotherapy clinic for complete assessment and treatment
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Dr. Ingelala Uma (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Nellore
It might be due to strain of ur muscles,take rest for a few days ,do icing for 15 mins.
Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for proper assessment and treatment.
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Ms. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
Yes soft tissue injury is there so there is swelling. Take rest , apply ice packs ( put towel between chest n ice pack). Avoid lifting heavy weights for a few days
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Dr. Jacob Roshan Mathew (PT)
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
May be inflammation, take some medicine. Icing is uncomfortable in that area.
Please visit a physiotherapist to assess further
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Dr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
Yes it is an injury if there is pain and swelling.
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you need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment.
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Rest.
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