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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Right Upper Chest Area?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: 18 YEAR OLD HAS PAIN IN THE RIGHT SIDE UPPER CHEST WITH SHARP PAIN WHEN INHALING. BY LYING ON THE FLOOR SOMACH DOWN THE PAIN SUBSIDES. SEEMS TO NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE A COMPLETE BREATH. ALMOST LIKE A BROKEN RIB ? SHE HAS ALREADY HAD EVERY TEST TO BE DONE LOOKING FOR HEART PROBLEMS BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN FOUND.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
If chest x ray is normal then musculoskeletal pain is more likely.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
If chest x ray is done earlier and if it is normal then possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
But if chest x ray is not done then get it done first. It will detect if rib is broken or not.
Apply ice pack and warm water pad on affected areas alternately.
Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs .
You can use ultrasound waves also for pain relief.
If you are smoker then quit smoking as soon as possible.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Sharp Pain In The Right Upper Chest Area?

Brief Answer: If chest x ray is normal then musculoskeletal pain is more likely. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. If chest x ray is done earlier and if it is normal then possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. But if chest x ray is not done then get it done first. It will detect if rib is broken or not. Apply ice pack and warm water pad on affected areas alternately. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs . You can use ultrasound waves also for pain relief. If you are smoker then quit smoking as soon as possible. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.