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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain Caused After Fever

Hello, Dr. I ve had fever for about three days, and my chest hurts, feels sore and hurts when I take a deep breath, body aches and shivers from fever. Friend of mine said he thinks its a case of walking phneumonia, what do you think. I,m trying to get an appointment with my Dr, there s nothing available till day after tomorrow. What can I do until then. Thanks
posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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I have gone through your query. In case of pneumonia there will be breathlessness , cough and fever. So no need to worry about that. Your pain can be most likely musculoskeletal as after viral fever it is common to have such problems. Costochondritis (pain due to inflammation of costal cartlages) is also possible. In that case applying gels containing NSAIDs like Diclofenac , methylsalicylate and capsaicin will be helpful. You can also do ice pack application or warm compress. If there is no improvement then ECG and X ray chest should be taken to rule out cardiac and lung problems.

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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain Caused After Fever

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. In case of pneumonia there will be breathlessness , cough and fever. So no need to worry about that. Your pain can be most likely musculoskeletal as after viral fever it is common to have such problems. Costochondritis (pain due to inflammation of costal cartlages) is also possible. In that case applying gels containing NSAIDs like Diclofenac , methylsalicylate and capsaicin will be helpful. You can also do ice pack application or warm compress. If there is no improvement then ECG and X ray chest should be taken to rule out cardiac and lung problems. Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you. Thanks.