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What Causes Tenderness Under The Breast After Recovering From Bronchitis?
Question: I am just getting over bronchitis but have developed pain on my left side. It is tender under the breast and follows the rib around the back. It is tender to the touch and hurts when I breathe in. I am wondering if it is a bruised rib or muscle from all the coughing or possibly a spleen issue?
Brief Answer:
It could be a muscle strain or even a fracture rib
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
During your bout of bronchitis, did you have very severe bouts of cough. At times during hacking cough, a person may strain some muscles, cartilage or even develop a crack in the ribs. This is called cough fracture which may be very painful and tender. IF YOU HAVE RECOVERED FROM BRONCHITIS, THERE IS NOTHING TO WORRY. JUST TAKE SOME PAIN KILLER AND REST WELL. YOU WILL RECOVER IN DUE COURSE OF TIME.
TAKE CARE.
It could be a muscle strain or even a fracture rib
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
During your bout of bronchitis, did you have very severe bouts of cough. At times during hacking cough, a person may strain some muscles, cartilage or even develop a crack in the ribs. This is called cough fracture which may be very painful and tender. IF YOU HAVE RECOVERED FROM BRONCHITIS, THERE IS NOTHING TO WORRY. JUST TAKE SOME PAIN KILLER AND REST WELL. YOU WILL RECOVER IN DUE COURSE OF TIME.
TAKE CARE.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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