Hi,
I'm an 18 year old female.
For longer than I can remember, every once in a while I get a VERY sharp pain in my upper right ribs (under my breast) that feels like my ribs are caught onto something and pulling it. Breathing hurts a LOT when this happens, so I either hold my breath until the pain passes (sometimes around 10 seconds, but it can last up to a minute or more) but if it doesn't go away, I either have to take many painful short breaths or one large VERY VERY painful breath that makes the pain go away right after. In taking the deep breath, it feels like something kind of "pops". It used to be maybe once a month, but lately it has become more frequent (every other day... sometimes every day). When it happens, while it might be short, it completely stops me from doing anything, the pain is so severe and sharp.
I'd like some advice on what this might be, and how I might be able to treat it. Thanks!