A member asked:

Sharp aching pain behind upper right rib cage. it happens when laughing/taking a deep breath in. has been happening allday. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Chest pain: Chest pain that increases with inspiration/laughing may be due to costochondritis (inflammation of rib cartilage), pneumonia, rib fracture, pneumothorax, pericarditis. Detailed history and physical examination is needed to diagnose specific etiology.

Answered 5/1/2019

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