Question 1

why does everytime i breath in i get a sharp pain under my right breast?

Accepted Answer

It could just be : Muscle strain or inflammation of the lining of the lungs (pleurisy) etc. See your dr for reassurance. Take care !

Question 2

i'm having sharp pain under my right breast and shortness of breath. low grade fever as well. stool is normal. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

See your MD: See your md.  Make sure you don't have a lung infection.

Question 3

just recovering from a flu. what is causing a sharp pain under the right breast whenever i breathe or cough?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon.: Could be from muscle strain or nerve irritation due to cough or from irritation of the lining  of your lung.

Question 4

bending over bathtub giving dog bath and twisted sharply to the right. heard little pop and sharp pain under right breast. hurts to breath and move?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage or rib: You have either stretched the intercostal cartilage between the ribs or broken a rib. You need to see a MD and get a chest xray.

Question 5

just recovering from a flu. what is causing a sharp pain under the right breast whenever i breathe or cough? also coughs up phlegm w blood 2x now.

Accepted Answer

Pulled muscle likely: To sort this out completely would require a physical examination, but you probably injured your rib cage in some way during a coughing spell. Such injuries are not rare and usually heal on their own, in time. An inflammation on the outer lining of the lung (pleurisy) is another possibility. The bloody phlegm is a concern. It may simply be due to bronchitis, but have your doctor check it out.

Question 6

i'm having sharp pain right under my right breast the pain gets worse with movement and even worse when i try to take deep breathes. what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: Could be musculoskeletal from physical activity, coughing  or trauma. If you push there and it doesn't hurt-you should be seen by a doctor.

Question 7

sharp pain when breathe or lean over. is it something that will go away? oh its my right breast

Accepted Answer

See a pulmonary: See a lung specialist. It may be something simple or serious like pleuritis.

Question 8

i get a sharp pain in my right breast when i breathe?

Accepted Answer

See details: The pain is probably related to pleurisy and not the breast. It could also be secondary to a chest wall issue. Have a doctor evaluate the pain.

Question 9

when i breathe or lean over i get sharp pain in my right breast?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: It might be pleurisy or an infection in your lung or other structure in the area.  See a doctor soon.

Question 10

some times i get a sharp pain underneath my right breast.. specially when i take a deep breath. unbearable sometimes and i try to breath slowly.?

Accepted Answer

? Pleurisy: This can be pleurisy and warrants further check by your doctor.

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Sharp pain under my right breast especially when I breathe

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Why does everytime i breath in i get a sharp pain under my right breast?

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I'm having sharp pain under my right breast and shortness of breath. low grade fever as well. stool is normal. any suggestions?

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Just recovering from a flu. what is causing a sharp pain under the right breast whenever i breathe or cough?

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Bending over bathtub giving dog bath and twisted sharply to the right. heard little pop and sharp pain under right breast. hurts to breath and move?

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Just recovering from a flu. what is causing a sharp pain under the right breast whenever i breathe or cough? also coughs up phlegm w blood 2x now.

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I'm having sharp pain right under my right breast the pain gets worse with movement and even worse when i try to take deep breathes. what can this be?

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Sharp pain when breathe or lean over. is it something that will go away? oh its my right breast

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I get a sharp pain in my right breast when i breathe?

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When i breathe or lean over i get sharp pain in my right breast?

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Some times i get a sharp pain underneath my right breast.. specially when i take a deep breath. unbearable sometimes and i try to breath slowly.?

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