my husband was stabbed in his heart about 14 years ago and they had to break his sternam to get to it now there is a bar holding his sternam together but his chest cant be leand on at all and he has heart pains alot does that mean he is going to die on me
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. It is very common to have residual pain after thoracic surgery. This is because of nerve trapping. So no need to worry about death or anything serious. Tell your husband to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest.3. Avoid forward bending.4. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.5. Divert mind from this pain, don't pay attention to it.Don't worry, he will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.