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What Does Pain In The Breast Upon Taking A Deep Breath Indicate?

When I take a deep breath in, or cough, my left side, almost exactly next to my breast is very painful. It s not on my breast, but rather on my side. When I touch that area is very sensitive. No bruising. It has been like this for maybe a week to ten days. It s not getting any less sensitive with each day as I was hoping it would.
Mon, 2 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely because your pain is associated with movements (breathing). So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.

1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest.
3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.
4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside.

Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. If not improving then consult cardiologist and pulmonologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does Pain In The Breast Upon Taking A Deep Breath Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely because your pain is associated with movements (breathing). So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest. 3. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. 4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these in 1-2 weeks. If not improving then consult cardiologist and pulmonologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.