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For the last 4-5 days i've had a dull aching pain in the right side of my chest and shoulder it becomes sharp and very painful when breathing deeply. ?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Recommend evaluation: In a 21 year old female, heart disease is less likely, but generally should be ruled out as symptoms can be atypical particularly in women. A physician will need to know more about any activities you were involved in with the onset of symptoms, more about your medical history, baseline activity level and diet. A physical exam would also be informative as this could involve muscles/joints/lung.

Answered 1/17/2016

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See a physician: Chest wall pain due to a musculoskeletal strain or sprain from unusual repetitive activity is a likely cause. A viral pleurisy is possible but less likely as the pain would not be dull and aching between breaths, and less likely to localize to one side. A pulmonary embolus with infarction is a possibility if there is: dyspnea and evidence of DVT...especially if on BCP or recent long car/plane ride

Answered 9/26/2016

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