pain left side of chest when breathing deeply is caused by pleurisy.
pain left side of chest when breathing deeply is caused by pleurisy.
pain left side of chest when breathing deeply?
pleurisy
the defining symptom of pleurisy is a sudden sharp, stabbing, burning or dull pain in the right or left side of the chest during breathing, especially when one inhales and exhales. it feels worse with deep breathing, coughing, sneezing, or laughing. the pain may stay in one place, or it may spread to the shoulder or back. sometimes, it becomes a fairly constant dull ache.









































depending on its cause, pleuritic chest pain may be accompanied by other symptoms:









































bullet::::- dry cough









































bullet::::- fever and chills









































bullet::::- rapid, shallow breathing









































bullet::::- shortness of breath









































bullet::::- fast heart rate
pleurisy
pericarditis









































pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium (the fibrous sac surrounding the heart). symptoms typically include sudden onset of sharp chest pain. the pain may also be felt in the shoulders, neck, or back. it is typically better sitting up and worse when lying down or breathing deeply. other symptoms may include fever, weakness, palpitations, and shortness of breath. occasionally onset of symptoms is gradual.
pericarditis