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What Causes Severe Pain In The Chest And Shoulders With Breathing Difficulty?

I am 31 year old male. Started today with severe pain in chest and into both shoulders. I can t lay flat and any movement is severe pain. Can t get comfortable and can t take deep breath. I had abscess on back of head that I did myself and it was really hard for two days andn red swollen. Popped it but it got worse then day later gone. I am miserable and hurt so bad
Fri, 8 Feb 2019
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Hi,

Chest pain can be related to any structure in the abdomen. Structures include the skin, muscles, bones such as the sternum or ribs, heart, lungs, oesophagus.

Since the pain is worsened with movements, it is likely not related to the heart and lungs. It is likely related to the muscles in the area.

The use of anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or naproxen may help relieve your discomfort.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Chest And Shoulders With Breathing Difficulty?

Hi, Chest pain can be related to any structure in the abdomen. Structures include the skin, muscles, bones such as the sternum or ribs, heart, lungs, oesophagus. Since the pain is worsened with movements, it is likely not related to the heart and lungs. It is likely related to the muscles in the area. The use of anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or naproxen may help relieve your discomfort. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician