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[|Human|] Hi, my husband is on his way back from Asia, having spent the last week in Kuala Lumpur.  Since Friday, he has been experiencing chest pain on his right side.  He cannot take deep breaths, yawn, cough or laugh.  He says that the pain comes back right side deep under his rib cage and the top left back.  He had a massage on back to side (not sure what he means by that) and says that helped.  He had the massage within the last 24 hours.  He will be arriving home in about 2 1/2 hours and I am wondering whether to take him straight to the hospital considering he has had this pain for the last 48 hours.  He has been taking Voltaren every six hours.
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since his pain is improving with massage, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. So don't take him directly to the hospital. First follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Ask him to avoid movements causing pain. 2. Ask him to avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 3. Ask him to avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Ask him to sit with proper back and chest support. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don't worry, he will mostly recover with all these in 2-3 days. If not improving then consult doctor and get done x-ray of spine. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.