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What Is The Treatment For Sharp Breast Pain And Shortness Of Breath?

I am a seventeen year old female. For the last couple of weeks, I have been having a sharp pain that lasts for a few seconds right underneath my left breast. The pain would be a 7-8 (with 10 being the most painful) and last anywhere from a couple of seconds to more than ten minutes. However, lately, the pain has gotten worse (up to 9-10) and come more often, to the point that I must stop whatever I'm doing and concentrate on breathing. The pain is a sharp stabbing one, and whenever I breathe in or out it is as if a hot knife is being wedged between my ribs. I have a slight cough that I believe is credited to a cold that I have caught, but I have no nausea nor fever. Sometimes the pain moves to my right side or up my left arm or into my stomach area. Recently, I have had chest pains (6-7) that feels as if my heart is squeezing itself. I am also plagued by constant migraines and shortness of breath as well as increased heart rate. I was put on some medication (Motrin 600 mg) however that did nothing to relieve the pain. I have gotten a blood test and a xray, and nothing has come up that is out of the ordinary. I have never smoked or done drugs or alcohol, nor been pregnant. I am healthy and relatively in shape.
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
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Hello dear , hi

Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems in relation with different issues as
- rib inflammation - ligament sprain or strain - muscle pull
- neurovascular bundle related issue - others .

* Suggestions at present

- MRI is mandatory to evaluate the issue .
- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA will help to some extent .
- Tramadol will be better option instead of Ibuprofen for pain relief .

Hope this clears your query .

Welcome for any further guidance .
Regards .
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What Is The Treatment For Sharp Breast Pain And Shortness Of Breath?

Hello dear , hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This seems in relation with different issues as - rib inflammation - ligament sprain or strain - muscle pull - neurovascular bundle related issue - others . * Suggestions at present - MRI is mandatory to evaluate the issue . - Deep breathing exercises , YOGA will help to some extent . - Tramadol will be better option instead of Ibuprofen for pain relief . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards .