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 Causes Chest Pain While Deep Breathing?

I was told a few weeks ago that the symptoms in my right leg seemed to be a blood clot. I am on plavix. Now I have a pain under my right breast when I take a deep breath. Is it possible that the blood clot has moved to my lung.......it feels like muscsle pain.

Tue, 1 Aug 2017
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are having DVT (blood clot in leg), we should definitely rule out pulmonary embolism (PE - blood clot in lung) for your right sided chest pain.
So consult pulmonologist and get done CT pulmonary angiography to rule out PE.
If Angiography is normal then no need to worry for PE.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely if PE is not there.
So 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 first rule out PE.
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


Recent questions on Clopidogrel


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Chest Pain While Deep Breathing?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are having DVT (blood clot in leg), we should definitely rule out pulmonary embolism (PE - blood clot in lung) for your right sided chest pain. So consult pulmonologist and get done CT pulmonary angiography to rule out PE. If Angiography is normal then no need to worry for PE. Musculoskeletal pain is more likely if PE is not there. So 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 first rule out PE. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.