Pain on right side of chest when taking a deep breath

Some people suddenly find that they feel pain in the right side of their chest when they take a deep breath without realizing it. What is going on? Not only does it hurt when I take a deep breath, but sometimes I feel a dull pain when I stretch. In fact, this situation is not uncommon, and pain on the right side is often accompanied by a feeling of bloating, which is caused by qi stagnation, which is what we call a stitch in the side. This condition is not a disease and will heal on its own after a period of time.

Why does my right chest hurt when I take a deep breath?

1. Pain and distension

Pain accompanied by bloating is usually caused by qi stagnation.

2. Stinging

Pain caused by blood stasis is mostly caused by blood stasis and poor blood circulation.

3. Dull pain

It is mostly caused by deficiency of Yang Qi, Essence and Blood. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a chest X-ray examination first. If there is no substantial lesion, it is better to see a Chinese medicine doctor. You don't have to take medicine, you can also do some physical therapy, and the effect is still good.

What causes chest pain?

1. Chest wall pain

This symptom is also called bone pain. The pain is concentrated in one place and the patient can clearly point out the pain. This chest pain is short-lived, lasting only about 1 to 2 seconds each time. Patients may feel tingling when they take a deep breath, cough, or turn around.

The pain from this condition is more intense than the pain from other conditions, but it usually gets better within a few days to two to three weeks. The cause of this symptom may be that the cartilage between the patient's ribs is sprained, causing costochondritis, or it may be caused by a virus such as influenza, or it may be caused by a broken rib.

2. Anxiety

This pain can last for hours, days, years or even more than ten years. This pain can occur anywhere in the chest, and the patient may feel a dull, stuffy feeling. When a person sits still or lies down without working or moving, he or she will feel chest discomfort, but there will be no pain when working or exercising. This chest pain may be accompanied by other symptoms, such as dizziness, sweating, nausea, shortness of breath, fear of cold or heat, etc. This type of patient actually experiences pain because of excessive tension.

3. Angina

The chest pain caused by this symptom is the opposite of the pain caused by anxiety, that is, this pain will occur when exercising, walking, chasing the bus, climbing stairs, etc., and disappear when you stop. This type of pain lasts about 5 to 15 minutes. The patient will feel a sense of pressure in the upper chest, as if something is pressing against it. If the pain lasts for 15 to 30 minutes, it may be a myocardial infarction and emergency treatment is necessary.

4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease

This symptom usually occurs when you eat too much or when you lie down. It feels like something is coming out, and there is a bloating and burning sensation in the chest, as well as a sour taste in the mouth. This symptom is relieved when sitting up. The main cause is that a group of sphincters at the gate between the esophagus and the stomach relax, causing stomach acid to rise.