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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Pain In Right Chest?

I have sudden onset of pain in the right side of my chest after being body slammed while wrestling. It hurts when I breath deeply when I lay down and when I sit up. the pain is sharp and I would rate it at about 6/10. The area is not tender to touch.
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden onset of pain in right chest. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like lung infection , liver swelling , gallstone pain , kidney infection or stone and angina . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound , liver function test , kidney function test and ECG . Doctor may refer you to chest specialist for chest infection , gastroenterologist for liver problem or acid reflux . For now apply warm compresses to chest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Pain In Right Chest?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden onset of pain in right chest. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like lung infection , liver swelling , gallstone pain , kidney infection or stone and angina . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order ultrasound , liver function test , kidney function test and ECG . Doctor may refer you to chest specialist for chest infection , gastroenterologist for liver problem or acid reflux . For now apply warm compresses to chest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari