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What Is Causing Chest Pain Near Arm Pit While Coughing And Using Right Hand?

hello for the past three days i have a pain in front of by chest near my right arm pit and chest it hurts when i cough and when i use my right hand even when i try to clear my throught its alittle better now what might of caused this there is no redness or bruising i went to a doctor he said to see a charopracter or it might be a cold what could it be
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion we should rule out causes for pleurisy ( inflammation of pleura ) for your symptoms.
Because chest pain on coughing is characteristic feature of pleurisy.
Following are the possible causes for pleurisy.
1. Pneumonia
2. Tuberculosis
3. Pleural effusion etc.
So get done chest x ray to rule out these causes.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry, muscular pain is the probable cause.
So start painkiller and muscle relaxant.
Avoid strenuous exercise and heavyweight lifting. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
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What Is Causing Chest Pain Near Arm Pit While Coughing And Using Right Hand?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion we should rule out causes for pleurisy ( inflammation of pleura ) for your symptoms. Because chest pain on coughing is characteristic feature of pleurisy. Following are the possible causes for pleurisy. 1. Pneumonia 2. Tuberculosis 3. Pleural effusion etc. So get done chest x ray to rule out these causes. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry, muscular pain is the probable cause. So start painkiller and muscle relaxant. Avoid strenuous exercise and heavyweight lifting. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Don t worry, you will be alright.