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Chest pain can be caused by any of the structures in the chest from the skin inwards.
Pain can originate from the(1) skin-
herpes zoster
(2) bones- ribs and sternum
(3) muscles and other soft tissue
(4)lining of the lungs or the lungs themselves
(5)heart
Pain that is coming from the lung or its lining would involve
shortness of breath as an additional symptom in most cases.
In terms of the lining of the lung, there is a condition called
pleuritis which is inflammation of the
pleura (lining of the lung). This can cause pain on the side involved which is worse on taking a breath.
If the pain is affected by movement in any particular direction it is possible that it may be related to the muscles or ribs.
Your visit to your doctor next week should be able to determine the cause of the pain.
I hope this helps
(6)esophagus