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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Lower Rib Cage Pain

I ve had a cold for about ten days, it s getting better, but I m still sick. When I cough I get a dull pain in my right, lower rib cage in the front. When I sneeze the pain is sharp. There is no pain otherwise. I m 53 years old, overweight at 265 lbs, 6 tall.
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
From description it to be muscle strain. Give rest. Apply muscle relaxant gel. Do hot fomentation.
Hope this helps you. Warm regards
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Suggest Treatment For Cold And Lower Rib Cage Pain

Hi, Thanks for your query. From description it to be muscle strain. Give rest. Apply muscle relaxant gel. Do hot fomentation. Hope this helps you. Warm regards