A member asked:

I'm getting constant pain on my upper right chest. the pain increases at times when i'm laying in bed or sitting. i'm not sure what is causing this.

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

I don't have your: age with this question. If you are older,the possibilities could be more serious. The fact that the pain is positional--worse with lying down--is more reassuring that it is something musculoskeletal: strained intercostal (between the ribs) muscles or cartilage inflammation. No cough:unlikely pneumonia. Not short of breath: unlikely blood clot. Do recommend you see your Doc for evaluation/diagnosis

Answered 7/31/2017

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