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Chest Pain All Day. Right Side , Hand Space Below Collar Bone. Not Sharp Pain, Bad Ache Pain. Bad Pain When Cough Or Sneeze. Occasionally Feel Little Pop While Breathing Near Center Of Chest On Right Side About 2 Fingers From Center Of Chest Cavity Would You Tend To Think It Would Be A Pulled Muscle Or Possible Bruised Rib?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Feb 2023
Question: chest pain all day. right side , hand space below collar bone. not sharp pain, bad ache pain. bad pain when cough or sneeze. occasionally feel little pop while breathing near center of chest on right side about 2 fingers from center of chest cavity. had lifted heavy objects yesterday and just thought I may have pulled muscle. have dull ache in back area just below right shoulder blade. would you tend to think it would be a pulled muscle or possible bruised rib?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest. warm water pad on affected areas of chest.
You will mostly improve with all these in 2-3 days.
If not improving then consult doctor and get done chest x ray.
Please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Do you have chronic cough (cough for more than 2 weeks)?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Chest Pain All Day. Right Side , Hand Space Below Collar Bone. Not Sharp Pain, Bad Ache Pain. Bad Pain When Cough Or Sneeze. Occasionally Feel Little Pop While Breathing Near Center Of Chest On Right Side About 2 Fingers From Center Of Chest Cavity Would You Tend To Think It Would Be A Pulled Muscle Or Possible Bruised Rib?

Brief Answer: Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. Detailed Answer: Hi, By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest. warm water pad on affected areas of chest. You will mostly improve with all these in 2-3 days. If not improving then consult doctor and get done chest x ray. Please let me know 1. Do you smoke? 2. Do you have chronic cough (cough for more than 2 weeks)? Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.