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What Causes Abdominal Pain While Coughing Or Sneezing?
Question: I have had a constant pain for 3 days around the left side of my stomach close to my ribs, sore to the touch and sharp pain when I cough, sneeze or use my stomach muscle
Brief Answer:
Most probably costochondritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/48 - constant pain - close to left ribs - sore to touch and sharp pain on coughing, sneezing and on using stomach muscles - tried Ibuprofen
The description is mostly suggestive of costochondritis, meaning inflammation of the lower ribs with it's cartilagenous part.
I would advise you the following:
- Continue Ibuprofen in proper strength three times a day.
- Give rest to the part by avoiding any movement or activities that increase strain on the lower ribs.
- Apply local Rubrafacient liniment to give warmth.
- Local strapping of adhesive tape can help alleviate pain and give rest to the part.
- In view of persistence, I'd also advice to please consult your Doctor to get a clinical evaluation, to confirm the diagnosis and to get any investigations if he/she feels so and to get a proper prescription to get well soon.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Most probably costochondritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/48 - constant pain - close to left ribs - sore to touch and sharp pain on coughing, sneezing and on using stomach muscles - tried Ibuprofen
The description is mostly suggestive of costochondritis, meaning inflammation of the lower ribs with it's cartilagenous part.
I would advise you the following:
- Continue Ibuprofen in proper strength three times a day.
- Give rest to the part by avoiding any movement or activities that increase strain on the lower ribs.
- Apply local Rubrafacient liniment to give warmth.
- Local strapping of adhesive tape can help alleviate pain and give rest to the part.
- In view of persistence, I'd also advice to please consult your Doctor to get a clinical evaluation, to confirm the diagnosis and to get any investigations if he/she feels so and to get a proper prescription to get well soon.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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