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Doctor insights on: Pain In Right Side Of Back When Breathing

See doc.: If you have had continuous pain as noted it would be wise to get a chest xray and lab testing to evaluate an air leak in your lung or a blood clot.

It sounds like you: Might have a kidney stone but there are numerous other potential diagnoses given these symptoms. It would be prudent to seek medical attention in case it is something more serious. Especially since your breathing is affected. Go now.

Pain: Probably kidney stone. See a doc.

Could B I rec-: -U C Ur OB MD. May B pulmonary in origin, ie: PE, must B ruled out as well as silent DVT.

Hydration and rest: Most likely this is due to a muscle strain. If the pain is not alleviated with rest, motrin and localized heat, please notify your physician. Keep well hydrated and also monitor your temperature.

See your doctor: Many possibilities.

Pain that is: Worse with a deep breath is usually due to inflammation of the connective tissue on the outside of the lung (the pleura) and is known as pleurisy. Often due to an underlying infection. If it is severe get it checked out.

Variable cause: Could be anything for a deviated septum in your nose to a collapsed left lung (symptoms occur when the good side is compromised). A chest x-ray is indicated. Pulse oximetry when you lie right side down should be measured. A PEFR measurement during sx would also help.

Sharp pains: Sharp, shooting pains on inspiration, coughing or with certain motions are often due to pinching of intercostal nerves or muscles that run between 2 ribs. In your case the pinching may occur at the very bottom of the rib cage. If your pains are well below the lower ribs, they may due to some stretching of mildly strained or inflamed lumbar muscles caused by some of your exercise or activities.

Need to see MD: Pleuritic chest pain needs to be evaluated. See your pcp now.

Many things: Muscles and ribs can have post traumatic and inflammatory changes that can cause pain with breathing, including thoracic facet joint syndrome and intercostal neuralgia lung processes pneumonia, pleuritis (inflammation of lining of lungs, or even neoplasm at edge of lung are possibilities. Sometimes esophageal disease is source. If continues should see physician and at least have chest radiograph.

Pain: With pain and difficulty breathing he needs to see a doctor as soon as possible

It could be muscle: Strain, pleurisy, scapular/rib pain etc. Only your dr can give u an accurate diagnosis. Take care! Http://www. M.Webmd. Com/back-pain/tc/upper-and-middle-back-pain-overview.

Likely benign: But a good evaluation by a physician or osteopath would appear reasonable. Www. Thepmc. Org.

Doc: See your doc ASAP. Better be safe than sorry,

Back pain: IF it is really so bad that you can't breathe or move because of the pain, go see a doctor. Most of the time, back pain resolves after several days, but your doctor can do an exam to look for serious problems, and offer advice about how you can help yourself feel better. Until then, try a heating pad for 20 min at a time. Don't lift anything. Use ibuprofen 600 mg every 6 hrs with food. Good luck!

No: It's probably rib pain or muscle pain. Reproducible pain with movement is usually benign. Crushing chest pain in the center, chest pressure with dull left arm or neck pain is not.

Breathing problem: Most likely it is pulmonic etiology. You need to see a physician.

Pain: Your physician can determine the cause: kidney stone or infection, strain, herniated disk, arthritis among many others. See a doctor.

Upper back pain: The pain that you describe is typical of an inflamed rib head as it inserts into the spine. Anti-inflammatory medications, stretching and massage can help. Apply ice at night and moist warm heat in the morning. Chiropractors are helpful with this problem. Injection of the rib head with a cortisone shot is another treatment option. If the pain persists then a thoracic MRI scan is warranted.