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| BUNLAB
- Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:13 pm |
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43 / FEMALE / TYPE 1 DIABETIC, THYROID CANCER (5YRS AGO), MELANOMA (6 MTHS AGO), HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
SURG: OVARY REMOVED, THRYROIDS REMOVED, DISK IN NECK REPLACED
FAMILY HIST: HEART DISEASE
CURRENT MEDS: INSULIN PUMP, LEVOXYL, ALTACE
I AM HAVING PAIN IN MY SIDE/BACK AROUND MY RIGHT RIBCAGE AREA ONLY WHEN I BREATH IN. IT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 3 MONTHS.
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| Dr. Chan Lowe
- Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:13 pm |
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 Hi Bunlab,
Pain that is worsened by breathing is suspicious of a condition called pleurisy. Pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs/chest wall. Deep breathing causes the inflamed lining to move against the other lining producing pain. The pain can be quite intense.
It is typically treated with anti-inflammatory medications.
I would recommend you discuss this with your doctor to get a full evaluation and look for any other possible causes.
Best wishes.
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