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What Causes Rib Pain While Breathing?

I am 20 years old. I have had shocking shooting pain in my rib cage since I was about 6. Lately it feels more of an issue. If i am haveing this pain, my breathing has to be short, no long deap breaths expanding my chest. they can go on for days just slightly or minutes extremely painful. I have done an x-ray twice-nothing. However my left breast around it I have hard small lumps that hurt all the way around my breast. Oddly in high school, playing in the marching band, the vibration set the pain off, or i could feel the sounds resonate in me and it hurt as well. doctor thought dislocated rib. xray showed my ribs are just fine. I am so confused and constantly worried. any ideas?
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of costochondritis is more.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Take combination of painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
6. Wear rib belt or chest belt to prevent minimal mobilization of affected segments.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
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 Rib Pain While Breathing?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of costochondritis is more. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Take combination of painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 6. Wear rib belt or chest belt to prevent minimal mobilization of affected segments. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.