I've been having this weird chest pain for about a month now. It gets worse when I'm lying down, breathing deeply, or exercising. I tried taking muscle relaxants for three days, and it helped a bit, but now the pain's back. It's not unbearable, but it feels really uncomfortable and tight when I try to take a deep breath. What could this be, and what should I do about it?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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do one chest xray

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Consult a Cardiologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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