Everytime I breath deep or fully exhale, i get a horible pain in my side by my rib cage and then in my back. What could be the cause of this pain?
2006-08-10 16:09:33 · 17 answers · asked by killersaint 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Pain of this nature can be caused by many things from something as simple as a pulled muscle or cracked rib to something more serious like pleuritis (inflammation of the lining of your lungs) or other lung-related problems.
You should probably go get this evaluated by your doctor.
2006-08-10 16:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by rhubarb3142 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is some science to this! There are four major hormones produced while we are in labor. Oxytocin, Prolactin, Endorphins (and beta-endorphins), and your catecholamines: epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenalin). Oxytocin is the one that helps you contract. Your endorphins are what give you that 'runners high'. These chemical compounds have a pain relief effect ten times more potent than morphine - which is why we are able to cope with the 'pain' of labor. Catecholmines are what prepare you for 'battle' and it is best if you only have this release for the very end of your labor -when it's about time to push. Catecholmines produce that 'fight or flight' mechanism in our bodies.. Dr. Grantley Dick-Read theorized that the more fear a woman had, the more tense her body was and the more pain she felt during labor. The reason behind this is that fear causes the rush adrenaline, causes the short, circular muscle fibers in the lower third of the uterus to contract.. At the same time that the long, straight muscle fibers of the uterus are contracting to efface and dilate the cervix, the short, circular muscle fibers of the lower uterus are also contracting to keep the cervix closed and "fight" the labor. The result? We have two powerful muscles pulling in opposite directions each time the birthing mother has a contraction. PAIN. If a mother can relax, it drops the catecholmine responses and let's the other hormones do their jobs. Not only that, but we tend to not breathe as calmly in this 'fight or flight mode' and that causes lack of oxygen to the uterus. Our uterus is a muscle, and if you don't have oxygen in a muscle, what happens? It cramps up! The more she relaxes and the more oxygen she brings in, the easier the contraction can be. Along with staying off her back where the nerve endings are being pressed to the uterus. Yes, our minds can change how we perceive pain. If you watch women give birth - you will notice that the ones who trust their bodies and just 'let go', seem to breeze through labor much easier than those who are afraid and 'fight' it. Yes, there are women who have given birth without pain. I had an almost pain free birth with my fifth child - up until the last 10 minutes of birth. Afterwards, well yeah - I felt pain then!! lol It just takes some education - and that's why many women seek a childbirth class that can give you the tools to help ease the fears. Because that right there - IS half the battle!
2016-03-26 21:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a cracked rib. If you've been doing and type of rigorous workout lately you could have possibly pulled a muscle(s) in your upper body region. If the pai is sever I reccomend yo usee a doctor. If its not too bad, try relaxing and if the pain is still there in a week, see a doctor.
2006-08-10 16:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a fracture in one of your ribs or a pulled muscle. The latter is the most common.
2006-08-10 17:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is how I felt when I had a collapsed lung. If it doesn't go away with some over the counter meds, head to the ER for a chest Xray.
2006-08-10 16:16:17 · answer #5 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see a doctor. But it is possible you have a pulled or very tight muscle. This happens to me. I see a massage therapist regularly and it was my muscle. When I feel it setting in I do a lot of yoga stretching and it really helps.
2006-08-10 16:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by Amelia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be growing pains, I used to have them when I was younger. Then again it could be a muscle that was somehow tucked under a rib when it shouldn't be. Try moving around to release it.
~Good Luck~
2006-08-10 16:16:12 · answer #7 · answered by Sandra M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it's a sharp pain then I would say that you have a rib out or going out of place... be carefull when you cough because when that sucker does go out you will feel like you will have to get better to be able to die!
2006-08-10 16:14:47 · answer #8 · answered by mid_mo_fencing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something is definitely wrong with your lungs. go to the doctor right away! my brother had pains like yours and he did not care at first. he only went to the doctor when the pain got worst -- and its too late -- he got advance stage of lung cancer!
2006-08-10 17:05:56 · answer #9 · answered by lette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you have a cracked rib.
2006-08-10 16:13:49 · answer #10 · answered by pvpd73127 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋