Question 1

pain in upper right chest above breast.  hurts depending on how i turn.  started last evening and  still present today. mild burning in right shoulder?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor : If you are having pain that gets worse with exertion or breathing go to the ER. If not see your doctor in the next few days if it persists. Otherwise it is possible that it is a pulled chest wall muscle.

Question 2

sharp pain upper right chest/shoulder area past two days. asthma non smoker, fairly good health. no wheezing, advair and ventolin. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Does it increase with taking a deep breath? Is it affecting your breathing? Asthmatics can have a spontaneous pneumothorax that can cause such symptoms. You may want to call your doctor and get checked.

Question 3

sharp pain in upper right chest(pec region) when breath in,much worse when i cough.dull ache shoulder blade,chestx-ray is clear?no injuries.any ideas

Accepted Answer

That could possibly: represent pleuritis which causes well localized pain with respiration.  Also, if there was any trauma, a rib fracture is possble and could be undetected on plain xray in that location.

Question 4

i always feel occasional pain on the upper right chest below the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Pain: In that area possible causes for pain would be sterno-clavicular joint, acromio-clavicular joint, pectorals or rib cage itself.

Question 5

past 2 days i've had a pinching stabbing pain in my upper right chest comes n goes.  halfway betwensternum and shoulder 2 in below collar bone. gerd?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: You probably have an inflammation in your rib called costochondritis. This will only occur on one side, is relieved by OTC  pain medications, &amp; usually goes away by itself. Did you have a recent viral infection,  fall, injury or strain? These things can cause this condition. Hope that helps.

Question 6

rph at work. no lifting, standing, filling rxs. sudden sharp pain upper right chest,collar bone,shoulder/arm pain. poss causes?

Accepted Answer

Parsonage Turner: Syndrome. Check for any focal weakness or sensory loss. Sometimes this can be a late consequence of pleurisy or an isolated viral event. Degenerative conditions involving the shoulder and related structures would not present in a sub acute or paroxysmal fashion.

Question 7

i have pain in my upper right chest above my breast my right arm and shoulder hurts i have a tough time breathing and am tired a lot my lungs are normal my ekg was normal the pain is not going any where my d dimer test is elevated and my red count and whi

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Chest pain with deep breaths can be due to a number of causes, including costochondritis (a rib/cartilage pain, a rib fracture, muscular strain, a pneumothorax (partially collapsed lung), any number of lung diseases, and even heart disease. Although costochondritis is common, be sure to see your doctor to rule out other more serious causes, or the er if severe pain or short of breath.

Question 8

why chest pain in right and 
shoulder also?

Accepted Answer

Muscle Sprain: How long you have it? How did it start? If it did start after any strenuous activity or any sport? It can be Pectoralis Sprain or chest muscle sprain. Shoulder pain can be rotator cuff sprain or labrum tear. If it is cosntant and getting worse, needs to be evaluated.

Question 9

i have a chest pain right side and a painful shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Have you sustained an injury? Does it hurt if you move your chest or arms?  How long has this been occuring?  Are you have any trouble breathing?  Although your description makes this sound musculoskeletal - we don't have enough info to know. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips, persistent significant chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.

Question 10

pain in left shoulder and started as chest pain?

Accepted Answer

At your age it is: unlikely that your symptoms are cardiac in nature. There are many other potential causes. This cannot be evaluated over the internet based on your symptoms. Make an appointment with a health care provider for an evaluation.

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Pain in upper right chest above breast. hurts depending on how i turn. started last evening and still present today. mild burning in right shoulder?

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Sharp pain upper right chest/shoulder area past two days. asthma non smoker, fairly good health. no wheezing, advair and ventolin. what could it be?

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Sharp pain in upper right chest(pec region) when breath in,much worse when i cough.dull ache shoulder blade,chestx-ray is clear?no injuries.any ideas

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I always feel occasional pain on the upper right chest below the shoulder?

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Past 2 days i've had a pinching stabbing pain in my upper right chest comes n goes. halfway betwensternum and shoulder 2 in below collar bone. gerd?

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Rph at work. no lifting, standing, filling rxs. sudden sharp pain upper right chest,collar bone,shoulder/arm pain. poss causes?

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I have pain in my upper right chest above my breast my right arm and shoulder hurts i have a tough time breathing and am tired a lot my lungs are normal my ekg was normal the pain is not going any where my d dimer test is elevated and my red count and whi

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Why chest pain in right and shoulder also?

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I have a chest pain right side and a painful shoulder?

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Pain in left shoulder and started as chest pain?

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