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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Chest Along With Cough

I am having pain in my chest area when I cough and sometimes a sharp pain even when not coughing. This has been going on for two days. The cough may be allergies but the pain may be related to the fact that I have started working out, lifting weights for about a week. Maybe a strain in the stomach muscle?
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since your chest pain is started after starting workouts and exercise, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise for 1 week.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid sudden jerky movements.
4. Sit with proper back support.
5. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs twice daily after food for 5 days.
6. Apply warm water pad and ice packs alternatively.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1 week. Then you can start exercise gradually.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Chest Along With Cough

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your chest pain is started after starting workouts and exercise, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise for 1 week. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. 3. Avoid sudden jerky movements. 4. Sit with proper back support. 5. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs twice daily after food for 5 days. 6. Apply warm water pad and ice packs alternatively. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 1 week. Then you can start exercise gradually. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.