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Hi. I am a person who is in good condition but for some odd reason, inside my rib cage (What feels like my lung) is KILLING me. Even when i walk fast, it hurts really bad. I an getting pretty worried and afraid that something is wrong with me. I am pretty athletic and i started to do volleyball about three weeks ago.
Thu, 22 May 2014
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ivo Ditah's Response
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this chest pain. Pain that starts during exercise an relieved be resting is concerning. I will suggest that you get consulted and fully evaluated t make sure that there is nothing concerning especially with the heart. Findings would help plan for further investigations and management. I will recommend that you start with your primary care physician.
I hope this helps. I wish you well.
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What Causes Pain In The Rib Cage?
Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this chest pain. Pain that starts during exercise an relieved be resting is concerning. I will suggest that you get consulted and fully evaluated t make sure that there is nothing concerning especially with the heart. Findings would help plan for further investigations and management. I will recommend that you start with your primary care physician. I hope this helps. I wish you well.