Hi Dorothy...I found this on the web:
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http://www.buzzle.com/articles/chest-pain-on-right-side.html
Chest pain on the right side is gradually becoming a common problem in the masses, nowadays. Many people experience intermittent, sudden and erratic chest pains at regular intervals in the day. For some lucky ones, the intensity and duration of the
right side chest pain, may last for few seconds and the frequency can be once or twice a week. The person may also experience pain under the arm pits, back side and in the pelvis region. Some people may encounter pain in the right side of chest while bending down or picking some heavy material. For some people, chest pain on the right side occurs while sneezing, coughing and even vomiting. Given the large number of cases and symptoms, chest pain on the right side can be a result of many causes, often unknown to the patient. Below, I have mentioned some major causes of chest pain on the right side.
Causes Of Chest Pain on Right Side
Chest pain on the right side can be due to cardiac and non-cardiac reasons. The common causes of chest pain on right side are as mentioned below.
Gallbladder Diseases
If there is a problem with the gallbladder, then it may result in some severe chest pain on the right side.
Gall stones cause severe pain in the abdomen area and this pain also extends to the chest, which can be dangerous. Chest pain can also be a
gallbladder surgery side effect. The
lower back pain can reach the chest when it is in severe condition and cause pain in the chest. The
gallbladder diseases can cause chest pain and so one should be aware of this fact that timely measures can be taken in order to control the symptoms of gallbladder diseases and hence avoid chest pain.
Liver Inflammation
Liver inflammation can be responsible for the popping of the chest and so if you often suffer from chest pain, you should get a check up of your liver.
Psychological Stress
If you don't have any other medical condition that can possibly cause pain in the right side of the chest, then ponder on your lifestyle. Is it sedentary? Are you taking too much stress, both physical and psychic, may be due to your work? It is a fact, that if you have poor eating habits or you are a lazy brat, who loves to skip exercise routines, then your heart may not be functioning at its peak, leading to chest pain on the right side. Anxiety and prolonged mental stress can also lead to chest pains.
Pleura Inflammation
Pleura is a thin membrane that covers the lungs and inner walls of the chest. An inflammation in the pleura can lead to chest pain on the right side.
Asthma
Asthma can be one of the possible causes of chests pain, especially the
asthma in children. Severe chest congestion and wheezing can lead to chest pain in children. Even adults, who have severe asthma problem may suffer from chest pain on the right side.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs in which there is an accumulation of pus in the alveoli of the lungs. This can also lead to chest pains in many people.
Heartburn
Heart burn is a severe feeling of burning sensation behind the sternum and often accompanied by a feeling of regurgitation. During regurgitation the person feels the food re-entering the mouth. Usually this happens after a meal and can last for a few hours.
Chest pain on the right side can be treated after the exact cause in known. Often people get bewildered, due to the chest pain and are unable to trace the exact cause of chest pain. Refer to a doctor and keep a check on your lifestyle, so that you can reduce the risk of chest pain.
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I hope this helps....I am continuing to pray for your son and you. Please take care....