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Does Smoking Cause Chest And Rib Pain?

I am 24 years old male. Its been almost 4 weeks m going to gym.there was no problem till 3rd week of my workouts.the last time I went to gym was 5 days ago.I had done legs and back exercise.there was no problem that day and the following day to. I went to sleep nicely on last Thursday but when I woke up on Friday, my left chest was paining while breathing.my left upper chest rib bone is hurting if I touch it and can t move properly like normal. Every time I move my left arm.it hurts.I don t knw what is happening.today m going to have a check up.and also I m a smoker.10-12 cigg per day
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since your chest pain is associated with movements of arm, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
You have also started exercising (gym) recently. This also favors musculoskeletal pain more.
But you are active smoker. So get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases for your chest pain.
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
You should quit smoking as soon as possible as it is not a good habit.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these but quit smoking immediately.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Does Smoking Cause Chest And Rib Pain?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your chest pain is associated with movements of arm, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. You have also started exercising (gym) recently. This also favors musculoskeletal pain more. But you are active smoker. So get done ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart diseases for your chest pain. If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. You should quit smoking as soon as possible as it is not a good habit. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these but quit smoking immediately. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.