pleurisy: It can still be either pleurisy or muscular pain (of the intercostal muscles). In either case, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen is likely to provide relief.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Musculoskeletal : If the pain is reproduced with pressure over the area or deep breathing it may be related to the breathing/chest muscles or rib movement with breathing. Other possibilities include pleurisy or other pleural diseases , atypical heart pains, blood vessel problems. You will need to follow-up with your doctor.
Answered 10/29/2013
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