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I've a pain in my right hand side whenever i'm standing up or breathing it feels like a lung problem every time i breathe it feels tense what is it?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Muscle. Issue: What you're describing could be chronic muscle strain, spinal dysfunction or an issue with rib movement. Postural strain is another possibility. See a Doc who does spinal evaluations. Could try Alleve or Advil (ibuprofen) as a short term aide.

Dr Abbott agreed

Answered 3/23/2015

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A member asked:

I've a pain in my right hand side whenever i'm standing up or breathing it feels like a lung problem every time i breathe it feels tense what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Dr Abbott agreed

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