Hi, I was lying in bed this morning on my right side. I coughed very hard and suddenly felt a great pain in my left side under the rib cage taking my breath away. The pain is still there and if I cough it takes continues to take my breath away.Can you help me please....
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Chest pain on coughing is known as pleuritic pain. And common causes of pleurisy are lung infection, pleural effusion, Pulmonary infarction etc. So better to get done chest x-ray first. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about these causes. Musculoskeletal pain can also cause similar kind of chest pain. So apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor.  Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.