i have sharp chest pains on the right side of my chest almost in the center of my chest only when i exhale fully, i have had sharp pains on the left side when i use my left arm to push, pull or etc. im male, 24 years of age, 160 lbs at 5 9 . i do not smoke but i do drink
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. Your left sided chest pain is associated with activities like pull, push etc. And this is characteristic feature of musculoskeletal pain. Your right sided chest pain is associated with exhalation. This can be due to pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). So get done chest x-ray to rule causes for pleurisy. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry about lung disease. Musculoskeletal pain is more likely in your case. So avoid movements causing pain. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Take simple painkiller like ibuprofen. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.