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Does Pleurisy Cause Pressure In Chest?

I have a pain in the middle of my chest plate area, and in the past, I ve been diagnosed with pleurisy. I m not sure if that s what causing that, but yesterday, it was fine. I m not sure if sleeping in the wrong way may have caused that, but it s been bothering me when I lift up my arms, or when I breathe a bit deep. It s like there s a pressure in the middle of the chest plate area when I breathe deeply. I m 20 years old, and 200 lbs. I m 5 7.
Wed, 9 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

No, I don't think your current symptom is due to pleurisy in the past. The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. Incorrect sleeping posture can cause a similar kind of pain. Your pain is associated with movements and specific positions. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.

1. Avoid incorrect sleeping posture.
2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of the chest.
4. Sit with proper back support.
5. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,      
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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Does Pleurisy Cause Pressure In Chest?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No, I don t think your current symptom is due to pleurisy in the past. The possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely. Incorrect sleeping posture can cause a similar kind of pain. Your pain is associated with movements and specific positions. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid incorrect sleeping posture. 2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of the chest. 4. Sit with proper back support. 5. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar