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Severe pain (above right breast by armpit, going through shoulder to back) when breathe or move. no relief from ibuprofen, heat, or topical analgesic?

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Dr. Masoud Sadighpour answered

Pleuritic pain: It means 2 possible reason: 1- inflammation of outer lining of lung. 2- chest wall or muscular pain. Go to urgent care and check a d-dimer today.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 11/23/2014

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A member asked:

Severe pain (above right breast by armpit, going through shoulder to back) when breathe or move. no relief from ibuprofen, heat, or topical analgesic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Masoud Sadighpour answered

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

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