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Can Severe Sneezing Cause Pain In Back And Rib Cage?
Question: Severe sneezing-can it cause pain in back and rib cage
Brief Answer:
Yes severe sneezing can cause pain in the back and
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Yes severe sneezing can cause pain in the back and rib cage.
This is because with the force of sneezing, the muscles of the thoracic cage may contract violently which may result in tearing of some muscles fibres and other connective tissue which can cause severe pain.
At times, a rib may even crack and cause severe pain. this is called cough fracture.
You may take some pain killer and take rest. But more important is why you are having severe sneezing. You must attend to that first.
Yes severe sneezing can cause pain in the back and
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Yes severe sneezing can cause pain in the back and rib cage.
This is because with the force of sneezing, the muscles of the thoracic cage may contract violently which may result in tearing of some muscles fibres and other connective tissue which can cause severe pain.
At times, a rib may even crack and cause severe pain. this is called cough fracture.
You may take some pain killer and take rest. But more important is why you are having severe sneezing. You must attend to that first.
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