What causes chest pain while using crutches?
Patient: Hi I broke my ankle and sprained my wrist two weeks ago.they put a cast on me now week ago but I can t really use crutches because of my wrist. I still get on crutches and had the usual aches from using them. I noticed the second day of using them that I would get a chest pain. I get the pain mostly when I am getting ready to stand up. It s not pain from Gerd it s a pain in the middle of my chest and it is very painful. What could be causing this Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more in your case. But better to rule out cardiac cause first. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. You are mostly having musculoskeletal pain. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks