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What Causes Severe Pain In The Rib Cage While Breathing?

I feel a bubble of air trapped in between my ribs, I am currently 8 weeks and 5 days pregnant. It hurts when I yawn or take a deep breath. It has been bothering me to the point where I wake up during the middle of the night it pain. What could this be and what could I do to treat it?
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in the rib cage while breathing . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon pain during breathing can also indicate muscle pain. For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to rib cage .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In The Rib Cage While Breathing?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in the rib cage while breathing . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like muscle strain , myofascial pain , chest infection , acid reflux and lift something too heavy . It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina . Doctor may order ECG, TMT along with complete blood profile and troponin t test . I to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , furosemide , sedative and aspirin . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon pain during breathing can also indicate muscle pain. For now continue taking advil , stay calm and apply warm compresses to rib cage . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari