my upper right chest hurts the pain comes and goes...

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What are the causes of right side chest pain?

Muscle spasm
Trauma
Anxiety chest pain
Costochondritis
Muscle tear
Rib bruise
Bronchitis
Asthma
Hiatal hernia
Rib fracture
Pneumonia
Lung abscesses

What are the management of right side chest pain?

Use over the counter pain killer as acetaminophen
Use topical muscle relaxant as voltaren gel
Use systemic muscle relaxant in severe pain as relaxone tablets
Use anti-inflammatory drugs as catflam
Use antibiotics to guard and protect against infection as Augmentin
Use bronchodilators
Treat any chronic medical illness
Have a balanced healthy diet
Drink plenty of water
Avoid smoking and alcohol
Avoid stress and stay calm

What are the required investigation?

Physical examination
Chest x-ray
Complete blood count
24-hour acid monitoring
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