May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Neuropathy Upper back pain when I move and cough
Upper back pain when I move and cough |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I'm having pain in my upper back right side (kind of where the shoulder bone is and it is radiating up my neck and chest and it hurts when I cough and move. What could be the possible diagnosis? Dear Ruby: It is possible that the pain with the characteristics that that you are experiencing is due to an Intercostals Neuritis, which is not a serious condition but very annoying indeed and slow healing. By a spasm or a direct trauma the intercostals muscles and nerves got injured, and that’s why you are feeling that stabbing pain every time you take a deep breath, sneeze or cough. The suggested strategy would be: please, try to be patient and do not expect an overnight improvement, take anti inflammatory medication (“Aleve”, “Motrin”), and also Vitamin B12 supplement. Local moist heat helps to ease the pain. Try to avoid activities that worsen the pain. |
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