Question 1

what does it mean when your chest hurts when you cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough pain: Generally if your chest hurts when you cough, you've irritated some intercostal muscle(s), the muscles between the ribs.

Question 2

what does it mean when your chest hurts only when you cough. is this something to be worried about?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Likely due to strain in your ribcage or lung from vigorous coughing. If it permits, see your doc.

Question 3

what does it mean when your chest hurts really bad when you cough?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities...: If the pain is present only when you cough, deep breathe, move around, etc. And not  all the time, then it is most likely musculoskeletal pain. The most likely diagnoses are muscle strain, cartilage inflammation or rib fracture. These will all resolve once the cough goes away gradually over days to weeks. If the pain worsens, or is present all the time, see your doctor.

Question 4

what does it mean when your chest hurts in the morning when you take a deep breath?

Accepted Answer

Lung lining/ muscles: This sounds like overnight something has affected your lung function, breathing pattern, or lung lining or chest --which inflamed can cause pain upon taking a deep breath--, or chest wall muscles.  Perhaps, position while sleeping,  viral illness, overusing your upper body muscles the day before (did you start or do excessive exercise the day before).  If persists, like anything else, c the doc.

Question 5

what does it mean when your chest hurts & your chest is warm & your head hurts & your body is sore but you don't have a high temp. & your always tired?

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Causes: Depression, anemia, chronic infection, etc. See physician for evaluation.

Question 6

chest pain hurts a lot?

Accepted Answer

Question vague, but: Chest pain in a guy in his mid-30's can be an emergency, depending on various details. Often, the ER doctor needs to evaluate. The ambulance can provide oxygen and monitoring on the way to the ER. The doctors will rule out asthma, heart attack, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), etc.  If it turns out  to be rib cartilage pains (costochondritis) or heartburn (gastric reflux), that can be treated too.

Question 7

my chest hurts all the time?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain: This is a symptom that requires medical attention, as there are many causes for chest pain.  Call your doctor to report this and obtain an appt. To be examined to determine the cause.

Question 8

got startled and now chest hurts?

Accepted Answer

Probably ok. : If you get startled, or have a little panic attack, it is not unusual for there to be some discomfort in the chest.  If it goes on for several hours/days, it would be worthwhile to check with her pediatrician.

Question 9

when i over eat my chest hurts why?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn: This is likely heartburn that you are experiencing. Overeating over time will stretch the gate (sphincter) between the esophagus and stomach that keeps food down and lead to reflux (heartburn). Try eating small frequent meals throughout the day. Good health.

Question 10

my chest hurts pain persisted for 2 days

Accepted Answer

Chest : Chest pain is a serious issue and requires medical attention. You could be dealing with cardiac issues, GI issues (stomach), inflammatory issues. Etc. It is very hard to say based on the limited amount of information in your post. You will need a complete work up including an ekg.
Best of luck.

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What does it mean when your chest hurts only when you cough. is this something to be worried about?

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What does it mean when your chest hurts really bad when you cough?

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What does it mean when your chest hurts in the morning when you take a deep breath?

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What does it mean when your chest hurts & your chest is warm & your head hurts & your body is sore but you don't have a high temp. & your always tired?

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Chest pain hurts a lot?

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My chest hurts all the time?

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Got startled and now chest hurts?

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When i over eat my chest hurts why?

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My chest hurts pain persisted for 2 days

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