Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
The middle/ upper part of my chest has pains when i lay down or yawn in particular. its more of a quick burst of discomfort ...should i be concerned?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Chest pain: Pain on inspiration or positiona changes (pleuritic pain) implies an inflamed area affected by that motion . Typically when symptoms are worse on lying down, it could imply pericarditis, although pleuritic pain could also secondary to inflammation in the pleura around the lungs.
Answered 6/11/2012
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hello, not sure if i should be concerned, but I have been having a pain in my chest area...if i sneeze or yawn or take a deep breathe, it hurts...
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Black spots on my face, neck, chest, and legs that suddenly burst and bleed with out touching them I am concerned and wondering what is wrong?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have chest pain on my right side when I take a deep breath, yawn, or lying down. Had a nose cold for a few weeks now, but no cough. Any ideas?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Had minor chest discomfort and shortness of breath. EKG and blood work normal. Still yawning sometimes to catch breath. Should I be concerned?
Keep on yawning every 10 secs and can't sleep cuz I have urge to my chest when I lay down feel like getting up and running and moving around.
Chest pain near my heart about 3 weeks after having my appendix burst and removed. It hurts to lay down breathe deep cough sneeze burp?
Pain in the ribs located under my breast and pain on top of right shoulder hurts to breathe, yawn, laugh, cannot lay down without feeling pain?
Minor, not constant discomfort in chest and neck; yawning to catch breath/short of breath; tired; irregular pulse at times; anxiety. Angina?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
