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CHEST PAIN / DISCOMFORT
by STICK4333, Jan 28, 2008 06:01AM
My 16 yr old son is an avid weight lifter going on 3 plus years.
He recently has experienced sharp pain couple inches under left nipple area of the chest.
It hurts when he breathes in and out. No discoloration or brusing. His vitals are normal.
What type muscle or upper rib cage injury could this be? What would be the treatment
recommended and what would be required healing time involved? Thank you for your advice.
He recently has experienced sharp pain couple inches under left nipple area of the chest.
It hurts when he breathes in and out. No discoloration or brusing. His vitals are normal.
What type muscle or upper rib cage injury could this be? What would be the treatment
recommended and what would be required healing time involved? Thank you for your advice.
Post Comment
How is your son feeling now?
Your son would have experienced muscle pull i.e. muscle injury during exercise.
Any intercostal muscle injury or pulling of muscle fibers could cause such symptoms.
I think he need to take rest and don't do any other exercises.
He should be taking analgesics to counteract his inflammation. It will take 3-4 weeks time for healing.
I recommend your son to take rest, take help of analgesics and give some time to her for few weeks for healing.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.