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Work out Injury
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
Self work out caused anterior chest wall strain and injury i.e mainly lifting and arm stretches with dumb bells. Compression does help but when ever any weight or work is done, I feel cramps and spasms for few seconds from the left shoulder area and downwards. The area becomes swollen amd tight. Any meds apart from Compression. Shall I stop worl out and wait. Pls guide. Sincere thanks, Ron
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Rest.
Physiotherapy session. Tab eterocoxib thyocholchiside two times a day after food for five days.
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Don't do anything.. Take rest and pain killers for few days.. It will get better with time..
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If you want to do exercises.. take proper advice from trainer.. learn proper techniques.. and start from low weight.. increase weight and protein diet gradually.. with the time.. If you want to discuss on this topic.. you can take my consultation.. Thank you. 🙂
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Get an X ray chest done. It could be an injury to one of the ribs (like a green stick fracture) .
Put off exercises involving Pectoral muscles. Use Moov. You can also use a combination of Paracetamol and Mobizoxazone (Aldigesic MR).
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You need to stop the heavy exercises for a few days till the pain and cramps are gone Apply ice pack over the affected area,take some OTC pain reliever,reparil gel and magnesium supplement for a few days.
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Muscle cramps and spasm needs treatment. You should stop the work out temporarily. For a proper guidance discussion is essential.
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Rest for few day
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apply diclofenac gel or spray locally
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Stop for sometime, brisk walk can be done.
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Rest and put painkiller spray or gel. Avoid hectic physical activity
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Injury require sometime to heal
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Ram Brahma Reddy
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6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Avoid vigorous exercise
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Rest for 2 to 3 days
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Rest
Restricted movement
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take zerodol sp when in pain.
Needs to be evaluated.
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Dr. Rathika Kamaraj
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3 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Take rest for 3-5 days. Apply ice pack on injured site.. you can use some painkillers as well
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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12 yrs exp
Pune
Pls connect
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Avoid vigourous and heavy weight lifting exercises
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take rest for few days
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Dutta
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Physical examination is needed.
Please consult orthopaedic surgeon.
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Avoid exercises involving the injured muscles till the complete recovery
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Give rest for 3 days and use flexon mr
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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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