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What Could Sharp Chest Pain, While Breathing Suggest?

I have been having sharp pains in my chest, not to the left or the right but in the middle. I have put this down to stress or my bra being too tight but this is something that occurs sporadically and does not last a long time. I have noticed that this happens when I breath in.
I am a 25 year old woman who does not smoke and have not injured my chest/ribs recently.
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chest pain on breathing can be due to pleurisy (inflammation of pleura) and musculoskeletal pain.
So get done chest x ray first. If this is normal then no need to worry for pleurisy.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain.
Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
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 Could Sharp Chest Pain, While Breathing Suggest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chest pain on breathing can be due to pleurisy (inflammation of pleura) and musculoskeletal pain. So get done chest x ray first. If this is normal then no need to worry for pleurisy. Musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. 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.