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Internal pain is a serious matter, and should be taken seriously by both you and your doctor. If you do not believe your doctor, you need to get a second professional opinion. The opinions you may find online cannot be substituted for professional medical advice by a physician.
I am not a physician, but according to medical sources, internalized pain in the chest or abdomen may be due to any of the following conditions:
Pulmonary Embolism – This is the blockage of a major artery in the lungs. It usually occurs as the result of a blood clot. Most clots are not deadly and can be treated relatively easily by a physician. The pain is usually accompanied by shortness of breath, coughing and excess mucus.
Muscle Strain – This the diagnosis already given to you. Your doctor may be correct. You may have bruised or sore muscles. Damage to tendons may also have occurred.
Kidney Stones – While pain from kidney stones is usually in the lower back and abdomen, but it can sometimes be mistaken for chest pain.
Shingles – Shingles is a viral infection that usually occurs in older adults. It is a disease that attacks nerve roots and is often accompanied by a rash on one side of the body.
Aortic Aneurism – The aorta is the body’s main artery. It carries oxygenated blood throughout the body. High blood pressure or other arterial diseases can weaken the walls of the artery and cause it to bulge in places. An aortic aneurism can get worse if not treated.
Any other condition that can cause pain in the chest or lungs is most often accompanied by other symptoms, such as trouble breathing, coughing and congestion. It may be a minor lung infection, such as bronchitis.
Again, it is important not to take too much stock in this. Only a doctor can help. Get a second opinion or ask your first physician for a more thorough examination.
 Posted 4817 day ago
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