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What Caused Pain Down My Rib Cage Making It Difficult To Breath Deeply?

Hi, I woke up this morning and found that I could not laugh, cough, or breath deeply without feeling pain down the right side of my rib cage. I didn't take much notice and dismissed it as sleeping awkward, throughout the day walking, sitting and sometimes talking has been a bit of an effort. I have also discovered that I cannot lie on my right side. Do I need to be concerned?
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of pleuritic chest pain is more in your case. Chest pain with coughing, laughing, deep breathing etc is characteristic of pleuritic pain.
It can due to inflammation of pleura.
And lung infection is the most common cause for this.
So better to get done chest x ray.
If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry for major lung disease.
Musculoskeletal pain can be the cause. So avoid movements causing pain.
Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright. First rule out lung infection.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Caused Pain Down My Rib Cage Making It Difficult To Breath Deeply?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of pleuritic chest pain is more in your case. Chest pain with coughing, laughing, deep breathing etc is characteristic of pleuritic pain. It can due to inflammation of pleura. And lung infection is the most common cause for this. So better to get done chest x ray. If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry for major lung disease. Musculoskeletal pain can be the cause. So avoid movements causing pain. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright. First rule out lung infection. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.