What Causes Pain On Right Side Of Chest?

Posted on Wed, 15 Apr 2015

Question: I started feeling pain on the right side of my chest this morning and have calculated how long then the pain will come it's like after 22 seconds then after 25 seconds and it keeps increasing,the time interval.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better; if pain unbearable then visit ER

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes. I would help you to reach a conclusion. Meanwhile if pain becomes severe then visit ER immediately. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. is pain persistent?
2. Does pain also occur on left side of chest radiating to left arm as well?
3. Any previous history of heart problem, diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
4. any family history of heart problem?
5. does pain occur in right upper abdomen as well?
6. does pain specifically occurs on eating fatty food as well?
7. are you on any medication?
8. Any other symptom that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (3 minutes later)

Hi Doc,thank you for your help,well the pain has gone away when I had my lunch.I think it might have occurred because I have not been eating properly during lunch time and even skipping breakfast when I am hurrying to go to work.Thank you

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably muscular in nature

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back. Yes in this case there is high possibility that it was muscular in nature. If there is no previous or family history of heart problem then its absolutely fine. If pain occurs again then i would suggest you following things:

- ibuprofen thrice a day for 3 days
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it at the site of pain. It will give soothing effect.
- get a baseline ECG done.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (11 minutes later)

Hi Doc,thanks once more,I have no family history of such and hope all is well.Otherwise,can you explain this issue which I think might have caused it.I did not have breakfast this morning and on my way had a mandarin and thought having it might have caused the pain or citric acid in other words,please explain.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably muscular spam

Detailed Answer:
hello

Thank you for the followup query.

As there is no family history of such problem so you can relax. In case of +ve family history we take extra care. In your case it was most probably muscular in nature. It can occur due to muscular spasm. Simply take general care as mentioned above. Hopefully it will not bother you again. If taking ibuprofen then take it with food..

Feel free to get back with a query. IF not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar