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What Causes A Pulling Pain In The Chest?

HI I have been having constant pain in my chest, almost like a pulling pain, and it occassionally causes difficulty of breathing, i have had heart burn before, but now I do not feel the burning sensation, it's just a sort of "pulling" pain in the chest
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
We should first rule out lung related causes like lung infection and bronchitis because you are having chest pain and breathlessness.
So first get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis.
If both these are normal than possibility of heart burn related symptoms is more.
So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out lung related causes.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes A Pulling Pain In The Chest?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. We should first rule out lung related causes like lung infection and bronchitis because you are having chest pain and breathlessness. So first get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. If both these are normal than possibility of heart burn related symptoms is more. So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Drink plenty of fluids orally. Start proton pump inhibitors and prokinetic drugs. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out lung related causes. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.