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What can cause chest pain n a 21yr old cough runny nose & taking claritin (loratadine) d & robutissin dm no health problems known of! it's on the left side?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Musculoskeletal pain: In the chest wall, there are muscles, cartilage and bone, etc. When you have a cough, you can injure any of these structures. Injury includes muscle strain/sprain, cartilage inflammation and rib bruise or even fracture. All of these can be painful. The good news is, as the cough resolves, the injury will heal and the pain will resolve. If the cough worsens, see your doc for diagnosis/treatment.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Have it evaluated: A person with chest pain needs to be evaluated and treated appropriately. Multiple possible causes may be: heart attack, esophageal reflux, anxiety, musculoskeletal, pneumonia, pulmonary embolus, and aortic dissection. Have it evaluated right away to prevent potential serious complications.

Answered 3/27/2014

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