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What Causes Crunching Sound In The Chest With Pain?

Hello, I am 25 years old, 5'9", 130 lbs, had been having issues in my abdominal section that lasted a few weeks, doctor said my organs were inflamed due to high stress and lack of proper diet, that was 2 weeks ago, my insides feel quite better, and I cant say its causing me any pain, however, during these last 2 weeks ive been resting, eating very healthy, and well, resting.. i went out and played basketball tonight and got home and am hearing a crunching in my chest just left of my right nipple when i stretch my arms, however i have had the pain there all day long, just noticed the crunching sound tonight. My breathing if fine, however i can feel the pain slightly more when i breathe deeply into my upper chest.. There is no bruise, and I dont think I took a blow to the chest at all tonight, however its the first time in 5 or 6 weeks i got TRUE exercise, have just been taking longs walks 3 times a day for the last 2 weeks. It is a definite crunching sound when i stretch my arms horizontally back then bring them foward. Pain has increased slightly, since I stretched them a few hours ago. No bruise or swelling as of yet.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of costochondritis of rib cartilage is more.
Costochondritis is inflammation of cartilage and bone junction.
When these inflamed structures move (by certain movements like stretching), they produce crunching sound.
No need to worry much for this.
Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Sit with proper back and chest support.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
6. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 weeks.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Crunching Sound In The Chest With Pain?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of costochondritis of rib cartilage is more. Costochondritis is inflammation of cartilage and bone junction. When these inflamed structures move (by certain movements like stretching), they produce crunching sound. No need to worry much for this. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in costochondritis. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Sit with proper back and chest support. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 6. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. You will mostly improve with all these in 1-2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.