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What Causes Pain In Rib With Breathlessness?

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                    i have a pain in my side upper by my top right rib there are times when it moves and sticks and is so pain ful i cant move it feels as if my ribs are swollen and pressure under them all the time im short of breath and have been diagnosed with lung nodules years ago should i worry,my sis passed away thanksgiving day of colon cancer in scared
                              
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are having history of lung nodules, we should definitely rule out lung diseases for your symptoms.
So get done chest x ray.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung diseases.
Musculoskeletal pain due to costochondritis can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.
Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain In Rib With Breathlessness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are having history of lung nodules, we should definitely rule out lung diseases for your symptoms. So get done chest x ray. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung diseases. Musculoskeletal pain due to costochondritis can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.