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What Causes Sharp Pain In Rib Cage Along With Difficulty In Breathing?

I have a 14 year old daughter who is complaining of sharp pains in her rib area and she says it hurts when she breaths. She has not been injured in a way that she would have broken ribs and she has been running lately. She also says she is starting to get a sore throat. She tends to worry about every pain she has and I am trying to tell her it is because she is running and has a cold. Do you think it could be something more?
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain in rib cage along with difficulty in breathing . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . Chest infection can also cause such symptoms , so consult chest specialist . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Rib Cage Along With Difficulty In Breathing?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sharp pain in rib cage along with difficulty in breathing . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . Chest infection can also cause such symptoms , so consult chest specialist . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari