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What Causes Pain In Rib Cage While Coughing?

I have had a viral infection for about three weeks now. About two weeks ago I started getting a pain at the bottom of my left rib cage it has since travelled to the rigt rib cage and the the front of my left rib cage and now by my left shoulder blade. I get a more of a sharp pain when coughing, sneezing or breathing deeply. It also hurts when I lie down and sitting up I also it is great discomfort if I lean to my left side.

Can you advise what it could be, my doctor just said its a pulled muscle, but I didn't think pain from a pulled muscle moved around!
Mon, 9 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely because your pain is associated with movements of ribs (coughing, sneezing, getting up in bed).
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest.
2. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
3. Take simple painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside.
4. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain In Rib Cage While Coughing?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more likely because your pain is associated with movements of ribs (coughing, sneezing, getting up in bed). So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest. 2. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 3. Take simple painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs like ibuprofen and thiocolchicoside. 4. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.