What causes chest pain upon sneezing?
Patient: I was hit in the chest over 9 months ago. Couldn t hardly walk the day after. Went to the er after about two months. Said muscle pull from chest wall, 6 mts to heal, very painful. So during the next 6 mts the pain and swelling went away completely for about two months then came back like it had just happened. Went to er again, couldn t tell me anything new but miraculously the pain and swelling went away almost the next day. That was oct 30, 2016. Now its Feb 3 and I m headed back to hospital in the morning. Back like it was never gone. Excruciating pain when I sneeze or try to lay down or try to stand up. And sometimes I m not so sure that it s not my heart. What the heck is goin on with me? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  There is a possibility of rib fracture at the site of trauma.  This can give you pain on cough .  Delayed healing can cause painful healing.   Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.