Suggest treatment for upper back pain
Patient: had a pain in upper back since last monday, feeling like trapped nerve, eases off for while, putting hot water bottle on when it more painfull, then last night app, 3am, the pain was in my chest, had to get up take paracetamol and re heat water bottle, propped up in bed, then eased off, wasn`t to bad when got up, as day gone on pain increased again in chest, was going to contact my gp, but it was too late, no appoitments. just to put my mind at rest,, as last night was scary, it felt like a heart attack, but i dont know what heart attack feels like, i will contact my gp in morning if pain continues. thankyou Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of this nerve root there is pain in your back and chest.Due to occlusion of vessels there can be pain sensation.I will advise you to do MRI thoracic spine, HRCT [CHEST] and EMG- NCV [nerve conduction study]For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.