Mooresville, NC
A 27-year-old male asked:
I feel pain in my right chest when i take a deep breath or when i pull my chests together rounding the shoulder blades.
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Keshab Paudelanswered
Internal Medicine 21 years experience
Pleuritic Pain: This either could be due to pulled muscle or due to some viral infection of the lungs. If you continue to experience these symptoms, you may want to see a doctor.
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Dr. Bryan Delage commented
undefined 34 years experience
Pleuritic pain comes from irritation of the pleura most likely from infection or inflammation. Anti-inflammatories may help. If you have other symptoms including cough and fever see your physician .
Apr 1, 2014
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Muscle: This eems to be an overuse or irrirtiation of the intercostal muscles ( between ribs )- no heavy excercise, bending or lifting. Over the counter nsaids such as either advil or aleve (naproxen). If symtoms persist beyond 7 days- get a chest xray.
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