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What Causes Dull Chest Pain After Having Back Surgery?

I am a 30 year old female I just recently had back surgery for a herniated disc fragment pressing on a bunch of nerves includeing my sciatica. Well after my surgery I have been have dull chest pains and have to take take deep breaths a lot the pains mostly come from me walking around or at night. I was stuck in bed for 2 months prior because of the sciatic pain. I had both an ekg done and xrays but both of those came back ok. Do you think it could be from a lack of excercise or somethng else?
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.. First of all no need to worry for major heart and lung diseases because your ecg and chest x ray are normal.
Since you were bed ridden for 2 months due to spine surgery, possibility of stiffness related chest pain is more likely.
So start your routine activities, do some exercises, apply warm water pad on affected areas chest.
All these will improve stiffness and reduce pain.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Dull Chest Pain After Having Back Surgery?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern.. First of all no need to worry for major heart and lung diseases because your ecg and chest x ray are normal. Since you were bed ridden for 2 months due to spine surgery, possibility of stiffness related chest pain is more likely. So start your routine activities, do some exercises, apply warm water pad on affected areas chest. All these will improve stiffness and reduce pain. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.