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Pain in upper side at back
Respected dr.,
Yesterday evening i suddenly started feeling sharp pain at left hand side back while i breathe and i took painkiller. But today also i am unable to lay straight and take deep breaths as i do so then i start to feel pain. I went to a general physician as today there was no orthopedic dr was available here. He asked me to take a chest xray. I am uploading the same here. Please help.i am also unbale to twist on right side. Thanking you in advance.
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It is complete curable need some blood and urine test and X-ray lateral view
Consult me Dr Rajinder Sharma senior ortho surgeon 42 years expertise (Govt retd) chandigarh Sarhind Orthopaedic Multispeciality medical centre. Sco 22 sector 33 d Chandigarh search browse my name on google and practo website Thanks
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Hi madam, this is Dr. Praveen podali, happy to help you here.
Is the pain in btw scapula bones ? There are chances of inter scapular muscle spasm.
X-ray of chest shows no abnormalities.
U need to do
1. Physiotherapy (intrascapular muscle strengthening exercises)
2. Hot fomentation
3. Muscle relaxants (T. Hifenac- MR 1-0-1x 5days along with T. Pan 40mg 1-0-0 x 5days)
4. Visit nearby orthopaedician for more clarity on ur disease.
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Avoid lifting heavy weights and forward bending.
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Chest x ray is fine
You must have pulled ur back muscle
Consult me on Practo for the treatment sir
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