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What Is The Sharp Pain On The Right Side Of My Chest?

I fell on the ground wrestling around with my friends over the weekend. Now there is a sharp pain on the right side of my chest. It shoots down into my arm when I take a deep breath. I'm assuming this is like a pulled muscle or something but I'm no doctor. What are some quick diagnoses?
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,
I am Dr. Selmani and read carefully your question.
Some quick diagnoses for your problem are
1. Rib fracture , since it is related with breathing. That problem will go way in 4 weeks as the fracture heal.
2. Pulled muscle of the shoulder girdle.
3. More rare cause may be an herniated cervical disc that may cause nerve compression/ impingement that radiates along the arm.

If the pain does not resolve during the course of 3 or 4 weeks I would suggest you to go ahead with more investigation with examination and consultation.
Meanwhile during this time you can take pain killers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
I wish you a quick recovery.
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What Is The Sharp Pain On The Right Side Of My Chest?

Hello, I am Dr. Selmani and read carefully your question. Some quick diagnoses for your problem are 1. Rib fracture , since it is related with breathing. That problem will go way in 4 weeks as the fracture heal. 2. Pulled muscle of the shoulder girdle. 3. More rare cause may be an herniated cervical disc that may cause nerve compression/ impingement that radiates along the arm. If the pain does not resolve during the course of 3 or 4 weeks I would suggest you to go ahead with more investigation with examination and consultation. Meanwhile during this time you can take pain killers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. I wish you a quick recovery.