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A 48-year-old female asked:
i have an upper chest pain, its on the upper arm as well. what can i take?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Donald Colantino answered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Upper chest,arm: This is presumed pectoral muscle strain or inflammation although shoulder tendinitis with radiation of discomfort to the pectoral muscle is another possibility. Both respond to resting, taking anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen or naproxen, and rubbing in liniment like bengay. See your physician if no improvement.
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