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Can Extreme Coughing Cause Rib Fracture And Muscle Fatigue?
Question: I feel that I have either a strained muscle or I have cracked a rib from extreme coughing. I am aware of it when I am doing normal things and have to hold the area when I cough. It is on my left side right at the end of the rib area and is tender to touch.
Brief Answer:
it has to be investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the cause of this pain has to be clarified. Localized tenderness can be related to fractures or muscle pain but in any case the cause has to be identified. A pathological fracture for example should lead to investigation about the real cause of bone fragility.
Extreme coughing may cause various problems. Muscle fatigue and tenderness is a common problem.
Clinical examination by your doctor and and X-ray will help a lot to determine the cause.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
it has to be investigated
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
the cause of this pain has to be clarified. Localized tenderness can be related to fractures or muscle pain but in any case the cause has to be identified. A pathological fracture for example should lead to investigation about the real cause of bone fragility.
Extreme coughing may cause various problems. Muscle fatigue and tenderness is a common problem.
Clinical examination by your doctor and and X-ray will help a lot to determine the cause.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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