Question 1

hi, my left side of   chest  starting to feel tight when i laugh or breathe out  when no air is left. i have stopped smoking for 6 months now. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: From your description, your symptoms may be related to bronchospasm. I would advise checking your lung function tests with and without a bronchodilator, If there is a good response, using Albuterol may help to alleviate your symptoms. An online appointment
may be scheduled: healthtap.com/DosanjhMD
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Question 2

cause of severe sharp intermittent pain on right side of chest that has lasted all day? each 'episode' is only 10-15 seconds long but very severe.

Accepted Answer

Please see Dr.: Without an exam, it is impossible to diagnose this.  If the pain is severe, please see the Dr. ASAP to ensure it is nothing worrisome.

Question 3

i get a pain on right side of chest when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: A very common reason for chest pain associated with coughing is inflammation of the cartilage where the ribs attach to the breast bone called costochondritis.  It can also be caused by an inflammation of the pleura which is the tissue which covers the lung and called pleurisy.  If it continues you should check in with your doctor.

Question 4

i have a pain on right side of chest when ever i cough this just started a few days ago?

Accepted Answer

Likely not serious: Many people strain the muscles and/or the ligaments in the chest with severe coughing. If your cough and/or your pain persists, it is advisable to see your primary care doctor to have this further investigated.

Question 5

had gallbladder surgery 4 weeks later having pain on right side of chest. is this related?

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Gallbladder: Can be related if have a retained stone in common bile duct. Pain can also be from the incision sites.

Question 6

sharp pain on right side of chest when pooping?

Accepted Answer

Likely muscle strain: Get checked just to be safe !

Question 7

i am having pain on right side of chest with deep breath could this be muscle if pressed on with deep breath almost no pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: With you descriptions sound musculature. Did you injury yourself? Trauma? Excessive exercise?  Apply heat and see if gets better. Also can try Tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin

Question 8

pain on right side of chest for past few days. an achy/tingly feeling. 25 year old otherwise healthy male. no shortness of breath.

Accepted Answer

Chest Pain Causes: The first thing you may think of is heart attack. Certainly chest pain is not something to ignore. But you should know that it has many possible causes.

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/whats-causing-my-chest-pain

Question 9

i have been sitting for the last hour and i have a pain on right side of chest that travelled through my back to my shoulder it hurts when i breathe?

Accepted Answer

Red flag !: There are many possible causes (acute coronary syndrome, valvular heart problems, muscle disorder, anxiety, etc.).
 "watchful waiting" is never the right approach. Get your symptoms checked asap.

Question 10

moved a certain way and suddenly had severe pain on right side of chest only with movement and a deep breath. no other symptoms but pain lasted a while and finally went away but still hurts a little bit the next day. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: Most likely muscle strain. Tell him to keep pain diary and share with DR

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Hi, my left side of chest starting to feel tight when i laugh or breathe out when no air is left. i have stopped smoking for 6 months now. thanks?

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Cause of severe sharp intermittent pain on right side of chest that has lasted all day? each 'episode' is only 10-15 seconds long but very severe.

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I get a pain on right side of chest when i cough?

A member asked:

I have a pain on right side of chest when ever i cough this just started a few days ago?

A member asked:

Had gallbladder surgery 4 weeks later having pain on right side of chest. is this related?

A member asked:

Sharp pain on right side of chest when pooping?

A member asked:

I am having pain on right side of chest with deep breath could this be muscle if pressed on with deep breath almost no pain?

A member asked:

Pain on right side of chest for past few days. an achy/tingly feeling. 25 year old otherwise healthy male. no shortness of breath.

A member asked:

I have been sitting for the last hour and i have a pain on right side of chest that travelled through my back to my shoulder it hurts when i breathe?

A member asked:

Moved a certain way and suddenly had severe pain on right side of chest only with movement and a deep breath. no other symptoms but pain lasted a while and finally went away but still hurts a little bit the next day. what could this be?

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