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What Is The Reason For Having Lower Right Chest Pain While Taking Deep Breath?

i am having a lower right chest pain, at the area where my rib cage ends, It hurts most when I move or exhale heavily. It also hurts when I lay down on my back and breathe. I ve had this pain 3 days ago. It s not the result of an injury. I am 61 yrs old, male
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM. in my opinion you should get done chest x ray first to rule out pneumonia and pleural effusion.
As both of these can cause pleural inflammation and pain on deep breathing and movement.
If chest x ray is normal I think it will be muscular pain due to muscle pull.
Try to follow these steps.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and movement of affected side.
2. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.
3. Apply warm water on local part during bathing.
4. Wear chest belt for minimal movement of that area.
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What Is The Reason For Having Lower Right Chest Pain While Taking Deep Breath?

Thanks for your question on HCM. in my opinion you should get done chest x ray first to rule out pneumonia and pleural effusion. As both of these can cause pleural inflammation and pain on deep breathing and movement. If chest x ray is normal I think it will be muscular pain due to muscle pull. Try to follow these steps. 1. Avoid heavy weight lifting and movement of affected side. 2. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant. 3. Apply warm water on local part during bathing. 4. Wear chest belt for minimal movement of that area.