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I have pain in my upper right chest above my breast my right arm and shoulder hurts i have a tough time breathing and am tired a lot my lungs are normal my ekg was normal the pain is not going any where my d dimer test is elevated and my red count and whi

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Many possibilities: Chest pain with deep breaths can be due to a number of causes, including costochondritis (a rib/cartilage pain, a rib fracture, muscular strain, a pneumothorax (partially collapsed lung), any number of lung diseases, and even heart disease. Although costochondritis is common, be sure to see your doctor to rule out other more serious causes, or the er if severe pain or short of breath.

Answered 6/3/2014

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