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What Causes Pain Under The Rib Cage While Having Severe Cough?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Question: About week ago I had a cold and very bad caugh . Since than I have stiff neoclassical and pain in my left sihaulder and arm to the point it's unbearable. I went to osteopath she said that I have popped a rib. She work on it but I still feel the same pain. Can you pop a rib through caugh?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Unliely to be rib fracture

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

Violent/Intense coughing can sometimes lead to stress fracture of rib , but it is very rare indeed.

In your case I would not consider the possibility of rib fracture, I would likely attribute the problem to following two factors

1. Muscle spasm

2. Infection of base of lung can sometimes produce pain in left shoulder

3. underlying cardiac disorder

I would suggest you to consult your primary care physician for detailed clinical examination and assessment , its not recommended to visit Osteopath.

In the meantime I would suggest you the following which will help relive intense pain

1. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be helpful;

2. Local application of sprain ointment containing Diclofenac will be helpful

3. Adequate rest

4. Anti tussive cough suppressant


Do get back to me if you need any further assistance

Take care

Best regards
Dr Shobha Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (50 minutes later)
About 4 yrs ago I had the same pain I went to my GP I had x-ry the diagnosis thorn shoulder ligament ended up with cortisone in my shoulder and physio which didn't help. I had to go to chario . Is there anything I can do to release the tension in my arm..
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly follow the advise previously mentioned

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms

As i mentioned in my previous reply , that its likely to be musculoskeletal pain with possibility of muscle spasm. Following the previous advise of analgesics, sprain ointment containing Diclofenac gel and rest will be helpful in relieving pain.

Take Care

Regards
Shobha
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What Causes Pain Under The Rib Cage While Having Severe Cough?

Brief Answer: Unliely to be rib fracture Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms Violent/Intense coughing can sometimes lead to stress fracture of rib , but it is very rare indeed. In your case I would not consider the possibility of rib fracture, I would likely attribute the problem to following two factors 1. Muscle spasm 2. Infection of base of lung can sometimes produce pain in left shoulder 3. underlying cardiac disorder I would suggest you to consult your primary care physician for detailed clinical examination and assessment , its not recommended to visit Osteopath. In the meantime I would suggest you the following which will help relive intense pain 1. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be helpful; 2. Local application of sprain ointment containing Diclofenac will be helpful 3. Adequate rest 4. Anti tussive cough suppressant Do get back to me if you need any further assistance Take care Best regards Dr Shobha Deepak