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Pain Below The Ribs, Cough. Pulled Muscle?

I felt a sharp pain in my side while playing basketball a week ago. It is above the pelvis but below the ribs, directly in my right side in an area about the size of a playing card. I can function normally but have trouble doing things like pulling down a garage door, and rolling over in bed. Coughing and forced bowel movements are somewhat painful too. It hasn't improved much though it hasn't gotten any worse either. I'm pretty convinced it is some muscle pull or strain but would like to get a second thought on it as well as some kind of treatment idea.

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Tue, 14 May 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello
Thanks for posting your query.
Your symptoms suggestive of muscle strain. Doing hot fomatation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful. You can take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid doing activities that involves painful muscles.
Hope this will helps you.
You can consult me again directly through my profile
http://www.healthcaremagic. cm/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
Regards.
Dr Saurabh gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
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Pain Below The Ribs, Cough. Pulled Muscle?

Hello Thanks for posting your query. Your symptoms suggestive of muscle strain. Doing hot fomatation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful. You can take anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid doing activities that involves painful muscles. Hope this will helps you. You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic. cm/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132 Regards. Dr Saurabh gupta. Orthopaedic Surgeon.