So I have experienced pain in the center of my chest when I cough, sneeze or move a certain way for at least 3 months now. I m 22 and live a fairly healthy life style. And recently I ve came down with a head cold which has made the pain almost unbearable and I don t know what to do I though it was just stressed muscles but due to the pain and time its lasted I m a bit worried now please and thank you for your time.
Hello dear, thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Central chest pain on coughing and sneezing is seen in pleurisy. It is inflammation of pleura. And commonly seen in pneumonia. So better to get done chest x-ray to rule out this. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry much for pneumonia. Sometimes stress and Chat Doctor. So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food.  Start Proton pump inhibitors. Avoid movements causing pain. Don't worry, you will be alright.