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Every time i move, take a deep breath i get a dull like ache pain in my chest, (around the heart area). i thought it might be muscle pain. but worried?

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Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Rib dysfunction?: Sounds like the common presentation for a rib dysfunction, ie the rib gets 'stuck'. This problem often presents with pain (often sharp or severely achy & worse with deep inhalation or exhalation.) it's easily treatable by osteopathic manipulation, if it is the cause. A proper history & osteopathic hands-on exam might be able to determine the exact cause.Manipulation may fix it.

Answered 11/24/2014

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Could be many things: Including an intercostal muscle strain(chest wall muscle strain). But it could also be related to irritation of the lung or lining of the lung/chest wall, or even the lining around the heart. This should be evaluated by a doctor sooner rather than later. If your symptoms become more severe or you start to feel short of breath, lightheaded, dizzy then you should seek very urgent help.

Answered 6/22/2020

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Be seen today: You may have chest wall irritation from coughing--but you should not take any chances and you should be seen in a clinic or emergency room today to make sure no heart issues are present. Have someone drive you to be seen. Good luck.

Answered 11/26/2014

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