Swollen chest

by Musa Khosa
(South Africa)

Thanks for your time and responses. have been to 4 different GPs who tell me not to worry, but a 5th one gave me all the reasons to. Do you think I should contact a physician first before doing a blood test?


Hello again, Musa. As a general rule, the doctor on the ground should carry far more weight than some unknown on the internet! They can examine you properly after all.

Follow your instincts. Which of them took the most interest, examined you properly and thoroughly and showed the empathy? I hope at least one looked for lymph nodes in the armpit and groin for example.

I am simply saying that we should rule out other more serious problems; they are not common but certainly occur.

And even if the diagnosis of Tietze's syndrome is established, I am afraid I have no proven treatment to offer.

I have personally developed an interest after puzzling cases have troubled me, and have a protocol for treatment. Perhaps it is time to see a local chiropractor after you have had these blood tests, and then he and I can collaborate.

Keep to this same thread in adding more comments.

Good luck; try not to let it get you down, that only adds to the problem.

Dr B.R. Lewis DC

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Apr 07, 2024
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by: Barrie

Don't have the photos.
May 02, 2020
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by: Musa Khosa

I most definitely will let you know. I'm in Limpopo province, South Africa.

At least little C-19; keep safe, mask up.
Apr 29, 2020
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by: Musa Khosa

Wow once again I'm very thankful for your advice. Will definitely be looking into making changes and checking the website.

Let me know in a month or so how you are getting on, Musa. Where do you live?

Dr B
Apr 28, 2020
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You can find a lot more about the importance of of slow food, made fast at my other site, bernard-preston.com. That's my nom de plume.

Dr BR Lewis DC
Apr 28, 2020
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by: musa khosa

Once again thanks for your comments and advice. You've helped me a lot. Will look into finding a local chiropractor and contact you if/when necessary.

My pleasure, keep well. Remember, what you eat and whether you exercise in one way or another has a profound influence on whether these mysterious conditions get better, or not. Whether you get the C-19 or not. Aim for at least 7-10 coloured foods every day; spinach, butternut and beetroot. And fruit like apples, plums and berries too have the phytochemicals that protect us from inflammation.

Dr B.R. Lewis DC
Apr 27, 2020
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by: Anonymous

Well thanks a lot for your advice. I'll remember to ask as many questions and observe as much next time.

Pleasure.

Dr BR Lewis DC

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