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What Causes Stabbing Pain Behind Left Breast While Breathing?
Question: hi i am a 29yr old female
last night i got a dull/stabbing but irritating pain behind my left breast that hurt when i breathe in hard and when i moved or jaulted, i have has this feeling before lasting little under an hour or less but last night i went to bed after taking paracetamol and gaviscon but i was unable to get comfortable and unable to sleep i though it had gone this morning but it is back it not a constant pain but i feel quite tight around my chest now and really worried now. can you please help???
last night i got a dull/stabbing but irritating pain behind my left breast that hurt when i breathe in hard and when i moved or jaulted, i have has this feeling before lasting little under an hour or less but last night i went to bed after taking paracetamol and gaviscon but i was unable to get comfortable and unable to sleep i though it had gone this morning but it is back it not a constant pain but i feel quite tight around my chest now and really worried now. can you please help???
Brief Answer:
Need to rule out Musculoskeletal, Heart and Lung disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your query and understood your problem.
The stabbing passion you get beneath your left breast aggravates on taking a deep breath. This could indicate the following
Musculoskeletal problem like inflammation due to Tietze syndrome, Inflammation of the lung covering tissue called Pleuritis, Heart conditions like Myocardial ischemia which can cause tightness of the chest.
Tietze syndrome is fairly common problem where the rib in front of the chest hurts to feel pressure and on taking feel breath. It is not a serious condition and can usually be managed conservatively.
You can try applying ice packs to the painful area and also take over the counter NSAID medication or continue with Paracetamol for pain relief.
If you have shortness of breath or palpitations, it is advisable to show to your Doctor urgently.
Kindly consult your Doctor regarding the same for a thorough physical examination and required investigations like Xray or EKG.
Eat healthy. Keep well hydrated. Stay stress free.
I hope I have answered your query.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Need to rule out Musculoskeletal, Heart and Lung disease
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I have read your query and understood your problem.
The stabbing passion you get beneath your left breast aggravates on taking a deep breath. This could indicate the following
Musculoskeletal problem like inflammation due to Tietze syndrome, Inflammation of the lung covering tissue called Pleuritis, Heart conditions like Myocardial ischemia which can cause tightness of the chest.
Tietze syndrome is fairly common problem where the rib in front of the chest hurts to feel pressure and on taking feel breath. It is not a serious condition and can usually be managed conservatively.
You can try applying ice packs to the painful area and also take over the counter NSAID medication or continue with Paracetamol for pain relief.
If you have shortness of breath or palpitations, it is advisable to show to your Doctor urgently.
Kindly consult your Doctor regarding the same for a thorough physical examination and required investigations like Xray or EKG.
Eat healthy. Keep well hydrated. Stay stress free.
I hope I have answered your query.
Thanking you.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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