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What Causes Pain In Shoulders While Coughing?

Good evening Doctor, I noticed for a while now (two months more or less, I don t really remember) that sometimes (mainly during physical effort), when I cough, I feel a sharp pain in my shoulders and down to my arms... What can it be? I m 25, male, smoker, I drink rarely, very low sexual activity, suffering from high stress, desk job (not enough exercise), no family history for diabetes or obesity, heart disease present in males from my mother s side... I hope these details can help. Thank you for answering in advance.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
From the description given its likely that you have sustained muscle sprain.
The pain is due to associated muscle spasm . So it is important to relieve it. I would suggest you the following which will definitely help

1 Hot water Fomentation: Either by towel soaked in hot water or by hot water bag. Intermittent application of heat for 15 to 20 minutes each session 4 to 5 times a day will be helpful
2. Muscle Relaxant: Oral taken muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone along with analgesic like Diclofenac Sodium will be helpful
3. Local application of Diclofenac Sodium gel will be helpful.
4. Adequate rest and avoiding sudden movement.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Pain In Shoulders While Coughing?

Hello, Thanks for your query. From the description given its likely that you have sustained muscle sprain. The pain is due to associated muscle spasm . So it is important to relieve it. I would suggest you the following which will definitely help 1 Hot water Fomentation: Either by towel soaked in hot water or by hot water bag. Intermittent application of heat for 15 to 20 minutes each session 4 to 5 times a day will be helpful 2. Muscle Relaxant: Oral taken muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxazone along with analgesic like Diclofenac Sodium will be helpful 3. Local application of Diclofenac Sodium gel will be helpful. 4. Adequate rest and avoiding sudden movement. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care