HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What May Be The Cause Of Tightening Sensation And Pain In Chest?

Whenever I breathe in deeply I get a tightening in the right side of my chest which also causes a pain in my right shoulder blade. The pain in my chest is a bit sharper than in my shoulder blade, but not so much that I have to stop whatever it is I m doing. What could it be?
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out pleuritic pain in your case.
You are having right sided chest tightness and right shoulder pain. And this can be due to pleurisy.
Common causes for pleurisy are lung infection, bronchitis, tube, pleural effusion etc.
So better to first get done chest x ray. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung diseases.
Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain can be the cause.
So take painkiller (ibuprofen). Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright, but first rule out pulmonary causes.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What May Be The Cause Of Tightening Sensation And Pain In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out pleuritic pain in your case. You are having right sided chest tightness and right shoulder pain. And this can be due to pleurisy. Common causes for pleurisy are lung infection, bronchitis, tube, pleural effusion etc. So better to first get done chest x ray. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung diseases. Sometimes, musculoskeletal pain can be the cause. So take painkiller (ibuprofen). Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright, but first rule out pulmonary causes. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.