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What Causes Sharp Pain In Rib Cage While Breathing?
Question: I'm having severe sharp stabbing cramp when I breathe even a little deep, or move my rib cage, going on for a few weeks, getting worse. Mainly right back lung area, now radiating around to right front and side lung area. The pain is awful .
Brief Answer:
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
But better to first rule out lung related causes.
So get done chest x ray first.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung disease.
Do following things for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
You have written that you are having extensive history of heart and lung diseases.
So what are these diseases?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
But better to first rule out lung related causes.
So get done chest x ray first.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for lung disease.
Do following things for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take painkiller like ibuprofen.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
You have written that you are having extensive history of heart and lung diseases.
So what are these diseases?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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