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Why Do I Have Abdominal And Rib Cage Area Pain With Severe Cough?
I have a sharp pain in my stomach right near my right rib cage. It came on suddenly. & I don't know if I need to go to the Dr. Also I've had a bad cough since December 2nd and a strange bruse appeared yesterday morning on my chest & it has a strange lil bump under the bruse.
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Hi. Since you have cough and pain , the possibility goes in favor of plural inflammation. It gives sharp pains. The bruise and the lump may or may not be related. The possibility cab be due to strained rib muscles due to act of coughing.
I would advise such a patient for X-ray of the abdomen in PA and right lateral position to confirm or rule out.
You need to visit a Doctor for a clinical examination and investigations and treatment.
I would advise such a patient for X-ray of the abdomen in PA and right lateral position to confirm or rule out.
You need to visit a Doctor for a clinical examination and investigations and treatment.
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