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What Causes Pleuritic Chest Pain And Mild Headache?

Hi, I am a healthy, 68 yr. old, female. I ve been experiencing chest pain, on my right side for a since yesterday afternoon. It hurts when I breath in deeply, or cough. It also hurts to lie on my back, or bend down to pick up something, I also have a mild headache. I don t take any medication, have any other health issues. I had been swimming laps every morning this past week, and thought it was just sore muscles. It isn t getting any better...
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
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Apply diclogel over pain area. Can take nsaids too. Get your calcium lavel checked as bones become brittke in this age and can cause this symptoms. Review with report
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What Causes Pleuritic Chest Pain And Mild Headache?

Apply diclogel over pain area. Can take nsaids too. Get your calcium lavel checked as bones become brittke in this age and can cause this symptoms. Review with report