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What Causes Pain In The Ribs After A Hard Sneeze And How Should It Be Relieved?
Question: I sneezed real hard one day, now I have a very sharp pain in my ribs below and towards the center . Just below my left pectoral. gone on 4 weeks now
Brief Answer:
Can be strained intercostal muscle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
One can crack a rib from sneezing. Hence most likely the pain after hard sneeze can be due to pulled and strained intercostal muscles.
It can take 4-6 weeks to improve if proper rest is not provided.
You need to get a X-ray or preferably a CT scan of the area done which can locate soft tissue injuries very easily.
Apply some cold compresses by wrapping ice in a towel and take some anti inflammatory pain killer like Ibuprofen and Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) after consulting your general physician.
I hope this answers your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Can be strained intercostal muscle.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
One can crack a rib from sneezing. Hence most likely the pain after hard sneeze can be due to pulled and strained intercostal muscles.
It can take 4-6 weeks to improve if proper rest is not provided.
You need to get a X-ray or preferably a CT scan of the area done which can locate soft tissue injuries very easily.
Apply some cold compresses by wrapping ice in a towel and take some anti inflammatory pain killer like Ibuprofen and Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) after consulting your general physician.
I hope this answers your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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