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What Causes Rib Pain While Taking Deep Breath?

i woke up with rib pain when i take a deep breath it feels like they are being restricted i figured it was that i slept wrong and that it would go away but it has hurt all day, i have been experiencing what i think are muscle spasms in my rib cage and when i rub there muscles in certain places it causes it as well as it being random, they are sometimes often, sometimes i have to problem at all, i dont have broken ribs or any reason not to and i do not smoke cigarettes, it hurts to hiccup, to couch to take deep breaths.
posted on Sat, 27 Sep 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
By your history and description of pain, I think it is musculoskeletal pain only, mostly due to uncomfortable movement or posture.
So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in muscular pain.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid movement s causing pain.
4. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
6. Wear chest belt to avoid mobilisation of affected area.
If not improving in 5 days than get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage.
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What Causes Rib Pain While Taking Deep Breath?

Thanks for your question on HCM. By your history and description of pain, I think it is musculoskeletal pain only, mostly due to uncomfortable movement or posture. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in muscular pain. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid movement s causing pain. 4. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected site. 6. Wear chest belt to avoid mobilisation of affected area. If not improving in 5 days than get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage.