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I am experiencing chest pain or discomfort (quality: feels sharp or stabbing, stinging or burning sensation, sensation of pressure or heaviness) (time frame: gradual) (worsened by: bending forward, after deep breaths) (severity: moderate) (side: right) ,
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Sounds like: costochondritis (an inflammation of the cartilages joining the ribs in front to the breastbone ) Applysing heat to that area plus the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (eg Ibuprofen) may help..HOWEVER ANY kind of chest pain needs an in person visit to your PCP for acurate Diagnosis and Treatment! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 4/25/2018
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