I have pain only on my right side, it has been there about six days now, the pain is when someone or myself touches my skin or when I get cold or hot, where by bra runs is also tender. The pain is around my rib cage . Sometimes i notice it when I take breathes, or when I lay on my side.
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain on the rib cage while breathing. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to May reason like muscle strain, myofascial pain, chest infection, acid reflux and lift something too heavy. It can also sometimes occur due to cardiac condition like angina.  Consult orthopedic surgeon if there will be broken rib or muscle. For now continue taking Advil, stay calm and apply warm compresses to back. I would suggest you to consult cardiologist also for proper examination and rule out serious condition like angina. Doctor may order ECG, TMT along witChatDoctorplete blood profile and troponin t test. I to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe isosorbide initiate, beta blockers, furosemide, sedative and aspirin. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,