
What Causes Pain In The Right Side Of Chest?

Question: Hi. for about a week I have been getting a pain on my upper right side below my arm pit that sometime goes to my back and sometimes in front. This happens only when I move. No swelling anywhere. Any ideas? thanks
Brief Answer:
Likely to be muscular pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be having muscular pain. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen . Vitamin B and C is helpful in recovery. To rule out lung affection you can get x ray chest. I wanted additional information whether shoulder movements are restricted? Whether you have fever?
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Likely to be muscular pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query
I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. You are likely to be having muscular pain. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen . Vitamin B and C is helpful in recovery. To rule out lung affection you can get x ray chest. I wanted additional information whether shoulder movements are restricted? Whether you have fever?
You can discuss with your doctor about it.
Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E


hi. thanks. No, I can move my shoulder. No fever. As stated previously , I usually get this pain with movement Its like in the right side of my breast going around to the back. thanks again
Brief Answer:
It is most likely muscular pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
It is most likely muscular pain. Its treatment is analgesic and rest.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
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Wishing you good health
Take care
It is most likely muscular pain.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
It is most likely muscular pain. Its treatment is analgesic and rest.
Everything else already discussed.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho
Wishing you good health
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


hi. I was just curious as to why you think it is muscular and not lung related. Thanks!
Brief Answer:
Because pain is related to movements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Because pain is only on movements so it is likely to be muscular. There is no lung related symptoms like cough, fever and breathlessness.
Hope your query get answered.
Wishing you a good health
Take care.
Because pain is related to movements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back
Because pain is only on movements so it is likely to be muscular. There is no lung related symptoms like cough, fever and breathlessness.
Hope your query get answered.
Wishing you a good health
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D


Thank you. my whole upper side, back and front are really sore. You said this is most likely muscle related. Would heat or ice be better. Also, any other good remedies? thanks in advance
Brief Answer:
Hot fomentation will be better.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Heat will be better. You can also apply local diclofenac ( analgesic) gel or analgesic spray can help. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. If your shoulder movements are not full range then possiblity of freezing shoulder is there. Mobilisation excercises of shoulder will be beneficial if so. Hope your query get answered. Wishing you a good health. Take care.
Hot fomentation will be better.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Heat will be better. You can also apply local diclofenac ( analgesic) gel or analgesic spray can help. You can take analgesic such as ibuprofen for pain relief. If your shoulder movements are not full range then possiblity of freezing shoulder is there. Mobilisation excercises of shoulder will be beneficial if so. Hope your query get answered. Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T

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