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What Causes Severe Chest Pain On Left Side Below Rib Cage?
Question: last night while laying in bed I sneezed I experienced the worst pain I have ever had in my life on my left side below my rib cage mostly on my side not in back or front today if I cough sneeze or laugh it is extremely painful what should I do? I worked 14hrs today driving a concrete truck if that helps
Brief Answer:
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are mostly having musculoskeletal pain.
But better to rule out pleuritic pain because it is also seen with sneezing, coughing, laughing etc.
And most common cause for this is lung infection.
So get done chest x ray first.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pleuritic pain.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
Do following things for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are mostly having musculoskeletal pain.
But better to rule out pleuritic pain because it is also seen with sneezing, coughing, laughing etc.
And most common cause for this is lung infection.
So get done chest x ray first.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for pleuritic pain.
Musculoskeletal pain is more likely.
Do following things for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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