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Pain in the right lower chest
My wife having a pain for past 5 months while lying aside on the right bottom ribs (the pain feels like something is pressing the ribs from inside) while breathing (inhaling). The pain occurs majorly while lying or after having food (if the stomach is full). We don't know what problem it is and which specialist to consult. We are newly married couple and will it be any problem during pregnancy. kindly advise.
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The pain could be due to gastric , muscular or pulmonary etiology.
Needs further evaluation and management.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. She will need to undergo a detailed analysis of her symptoms. Get a chest x ray and consult a pulmonologist via chat consult. Find the cause forget about pregnancy now
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Dr. Varunn M D
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi.. Does she have cough? Fever? As she feels the pain while lying down and after having food, it could be mostly due to muscle pain / acidity. Avoid spicy / oily food. Try pain killers for a couple of days. If symptoms persists, get evaluated by a Pulmonologist.
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
As you mentioned the pain on lying down is typical,and could not be ignored.
Is there any chance or history of trauma ??
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CXR to rule out any underlying cause.
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
Probably it is best described as gastritis or pleurisy.
If pregnancy is not there, go for one chest x ray and consult Pulmonologist.
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