Does pectoral myelitis heal on its own?

It is possible for pectoral myelitis to recover on its own. This disease is very common in clinical practice and the symptoms are relatively mild. The vast majority of patients are able to obtain symptomatic relief with brake rest and local warmth. Clinically, the inflammation is often due to a sterile inflammation of the pectoralis muscle after a violent blow or due to excessive exercise, cold, etc., which results in significant pain in the chest that increases after activity. This may be followed by swelling of the chest. If the patient pays attention to the above mentioned factors and keeps the brakes on rest and warmth, then most of them will get significant relief. For some patients with more severe symptoms, topical medications such as Fotarine cream and safflower oil can be applied here. This is followed by oral NSAIDs such as Nimesulide, and most patients can get significant relief. However, in rare cases, the patient’s symptoms may increase rapidly and progressively. At this point, the patient should be seen by an orthopedic surgeon at a level II or higher hospital to avoid serious complications such as rhabdomyolysis.