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What Causes Right-sided Chest Pain And Pulling Sensation In Ribs?
Posted on
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Question : Hello, I've been having a weird ache or pain feeling on my right chest. Almost as if something is pulling my ribs like a strained muscle. Should I call 911?
Hi and thanks for your query.
How many times did you feel the pain ?
How long did the pain is?
Did you feel it another time ?
At your age there is nothing to worry about .
How many times did you feel the pain ?
How long did the pain is?
Did you feel it another time ?
At your age there is nothing to worry about .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I've felt it occasionally about 5 times per day for at least 3 minutes or more.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that if your chest pain is persistent, ever growing, not modulated by respiration and posture, continuous, then you should ask medical assistance (911 or run to the nearest ER department).
It is important a thorough medical interview and careful physical examination, coupled with resting ECG, chest X ray study, and some blood tests (including complete blood count, PCR, cardiac enzymes, AST & ALT, CPK, etc).
A differential diagnosis between a musculoskeletal disorder, a pleural inflammation, gallbladder inflammation, or other alternatives should be done.
If your chest discomfort subsides, then you can follow an elective (not urgent) consultation by your attending physician.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need!
Greetings!
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that if your chest pain is persistent, ever growing, not modulated by respiration and posture, continuous, then you should ask medical assistance (911 or run to the nearest ER department).
It is important a thorough medical interview and careful physical examination, coupled with resting ECG, chest X ray study, and some blood tests (including complete blood count, PCR, cardiac enzymes, AST & ALT, CPK, etc).
A differential diagnosis between a musculoskeletal disorder, a pleural inflammation, gallbladder inflammation, or other alternatives should be done.
If your chest discomfort subsides, then you can follow an elective (not urgent) consultation by your attending physician.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need!
Greetings!
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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