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What Causes Painful Popping Sensation In Ribs?
My husband sneezed today and it felt like he broke his rib. He went to the er and they said it wasn t broken. When he moves certain ways he has a popping sensation that is really painful. It is located right below his breast. He is in a lot of pain please help!. Thanks!
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
Hi
It can be due to some soft tissue tenderness.
Aggravated on sneezing due to raised intrathoracic pressure.
Application of local pain relieving gels,with deep breathing exercises will help.
All the best.
Take carr
It can be due to some soft tissue tenderness.
Aggravated on sneezing due to raised intrathoracic pressure.
Application of local pain relieving gels,with deep breathing exercises will help.
All the best.
Take carr
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