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What Causes Pain While Breathing In The Upper Part Of The Chest?

I am having pain when breathing deeply in upper - center right part of chest. Also it pains on pressing with finger on that part on the rib just near the sternum. If i draw a horizontal line 3 inches above nipples and a vertical line 1 inch right from the center, that is where the pain is. It started the next day after doing some heavy chest exercises and is not going since then. It s been 3 weeks. :(
Mon, 2 Feb 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you are having musculoskeletal pain mostly. The reasons for this are
1. Pain on pressing (tenderness) is seen characteristically in muscle pull and injury.
2. Your pain is developed after heavy exercise.
So both of these factors are point towards musculoskeletal pain in your case.
Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid bad posture in sleep.
4. Avoid movements causing pain.
5. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant.
6. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
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What Causes Pain While Breathing In The Upper Part Of The Chest?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having musculoskeletal pain mostly. The reasons for this are 1. Pain on pressing (tenderness) is seen characteristically in muscle pull and injury. 2. Your pain is developed after heavy exercise. So both of these factors are point towards musculoskeletal pain in your case. Try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise. 3. Avoid bad posture in sleep. 4. Avoid movements causing pain. 5. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant. 6. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Don t worry, you will be alright.