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What Causes Pain On The Rib Cage While Breathing?

I have pain only on my right side, it has been there about six days now, the pain is when someone or myself touches my skin or when I get cold or hot, where by bra runs is also tender. The pain is around my rib cage . Sometimes i notice it when I take breathes, or when I lay on my side.
posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain on the rib cage while breathing . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . Consult orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back .I would suggest you to consult cardiologist also for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain On The Rib Cage While Breathing?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain on the rib cage while breathing . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . Consult orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle . For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to back .I would suggest you to consult cardiologist also for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari