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Shoulder and chest pain
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she lying on sofa suddenly she wake shoulder and back pain due to that she feels sharp pain in chest side also
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Most likely musculoskeletal pain possibly due to bad posture while sleeping , though if known case of cardiac disease do get an ecg done . Pls consult for further treatment .
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we need to get more details please consult
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Sudden shoulder and back pain after lying on a sofa, followed by a sharp pain on the chest side, is most commonly musculoskeletal in origin.
This can happen due to:
• Awkward sleeping or resting posture
• Muscle spasm or strain
• Trapped nerve or costochondral (rib–chest wall) pain
Sharp, localized pain that worsens with movement, stretching, or certain positions usually points away from the heart and toward muscles or joints.
However, chest pain should always be judged carefully—especially if it is new, severe, or frightening.
Next Steps
Immediate medical attention is needed if ANY of the following are present:
• Chest tightness or pressure (not sharp pain)
• Pain spreading to left arm, jaw, or neck
• Breathlessness, sweating, nausea
• Known heart disease, diabetes, or high BP
• Pain not changing with movement
If none of the above are present and pain:
• Increases with turning, bending, or pressing the area
• Started suddenly after posture change
Then you can:
• Apply warm fomentation to shoulder/back
• Take a simple pain reliever like paracetamol
• Rest and avoid sudden movements for 24–48 hours
If pain persists >24 hours or anxiety remains, an ECG is reasonable for reassurance.
Health Tips
• Avoid soft sofas for prolonged lying; they strain the spine
• Use proper back and neck support
• Gentle shoulder and upper back stretches after pain settles
• Maintain hydration and avoid sudden jerky movements
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Most such episodes are benign muscle-related pains and settle well, but listening to the body is important. If you’d like, an online consultation can help assess risk factors and decide if an ECG or further evaluation is truly needed—peace of mind matters.
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MUSCULAR???
TAB ETEROCOXIB MR TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD FOR FIVE DAYS. LOCALLY APPLY HOT PAD
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It's most likely muscle strain but for cardiac chest pain , required ecg and marker test.consult for further evaluation and management.
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Sudden shoulder and chest pain can sometimes be due to muscle strain from posture or sleeping position, but chest pain should not be ignored. Let her rest, avoid sudden movements, and don’t apply pressure for now.
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consult me for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Eterocoxib mr twice a day for 5 day
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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