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Chest Pain On Deep Breaths
Chest Pain On Deep Breaths (Overview)
It's the classic description of pleuritic pain... pain resulting from inflammation or irritation of the pleura (the lining surrounding the lung); the inflammation is called pleurisy. But, not all pain with inspiration is pleuritic. Pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, tracheitis, cancer...all can cause painful respiration. It's like saying "Not all hoofbeats are from horses...some are from zebras."
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What causes chest pain when taking deep breaths and when swallowing food?
Several: You should not have chest pain when taking a deep breath or on swallowing. You better get checked. ...Read more
Chest Pain On Deep Breaths (Overview)
It's the classic description of pleuritic pain... pain resulting from inflammation or irritation of the pleura (the lining surrounding the lung); the inflammation is called pleurisy. But, not all pain with inspiration is pleuritic. Pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma, tracheitis, cancer...all can cause painful respiration. It's like saying "Not all hoofbeats are from horses...some are from zebras."
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I have been having chest pains when i cough or breath in its not painful but uncomfortable. What could this be. I am a 32 year old woman?
Likely from pleurisy: Check out this link. Follow up with ur dr for any concern. Take care! http://www.M.Webmd.Com/a-to-z-guides/tc/pleurisy-overview. ...Read more
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Managing Neck Pain (Checklist)
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Do you still have GERD after treatment? Can chest pain and shortness of breath be a symptom that your med is not working?
Gerd: We don't cure gerd. Symptoms can recur or get worse. The symptoms are not specific and be those you mention. ...Read more
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How do I get rid of stomach sharp pain, nausea and chest pain which i can take only short breaths. How do I deal with this? Intense sharp pain... Threw up...Gradually getting worse.. Indescribable pain..Eating only jello and getting up and moving makes th
I : I hope you have seen a medical doctor by now. Excrutiating abdominal pain along with all your other symptoms definitely warrants an immediate medical evaluation. For the future inform your parents right away and present to an er or urgent care. Things like appendicitis, intestinal infections, hepatitis, mononucleosis, gastroenteritis (stomach flu) with dehydration and many other issues could be to blame. I hope you are better by now. If you are not then you need to seek medical attention right away. ...Read more
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Managing Knee Pain (Checklist)
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Can asthma make chest pain and hurt under heart ? Have constant shortness of breath for ab 2 weeks , have increased preventer doses but nothing happen
Chest pain: Asthma can cause chest pain, but you should see your doctor to rule out cardiac problems ...Read more
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Why do I get chest pain(like if it was my heart that hurts) when I take a deep breaths?
Not likely the heart: You are describing chest wall (usually musculoskeletal) pain, not cardiac discomfort. Can also be caused by inflammation of the lining of the lung (pleurisy). Physical stress or injury (over exercise or "pulled muscle") or local viral or other underlying infections may be playing a role. If not responsive to rest, local heat, muscle relaxants or mild analgesics, you need to talk to your doctor. ...Read more
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Chest Pain (Definition)
The chest resides between the neck & abdomen. Chest pain refers to ...Read more
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