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My boyfriend is having chest pains on his right side. when he lifts his arm or turn it send sharp pain in his chest. what could it be?

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Costchondritis: If your pain is sharp in anterior chest on deep breathing , coughing or sneezing it is inflammation of costchondral junction, joint between rib and breast bone. Ice , ibuprofen and no weight lifting helps. If not better in 8-10'days see a physician.

Answered 10/6/2016

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