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Sharp Pain Under Left Rib Cage, Hurts While Coughing, Sneezing. Is It Costochondritis ?

I have been haveing sharp pain under my left rib cage for about two weeks now. It don t hurt to much moving. But it really hurts when I cough , sneez and when I squeeze on the toilet. I got checked a week ago. The doc said it was costiocondritus. And it should get better. I m done with the mess and its only gotten worse.
Mon, 11 Feb 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
Pain in that location after coughing is usually caused by a strain of the muscles and ligaments used to generate a forceful expiration - i.e. a cough or sneeze. It will usually resolve in a few days with anti-inflammatory medications. Also could be costochondritis.
If the pain should become unbearable or be accompanied by fever, bloody sputum, or significant shortness of breath you should be checked by a doctor.
I hope this is helpful to you.
You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
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Sharp Pain Under Left Rib Cage, Hurts While Coughing, Sneezing. Is It Costochondritis ?

Hi, Welcome to the forum. Pain in that location after coughing is usually caused by a strain of the muscles and ligaments used to generate a forceful expiration - i.e. a cough or sneeze. It will usually resolve in a few days with anti-inflammatory medications. Also could be costochondritis. If the pain should become unbearable or be accompanied by fever, bloody sputum, or significant shortness of breath you should be checked by a doctor. I hope this is helpful to you. You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-saurabh-gupta/64132 Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta.