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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Bottom Of The Rib Cage

hi i currently have a very bad cold, yesterday I sneezed very hard and immediately experienced very sharp pain at the bottom of my ribs on both sides. The pain settles but then returns when i sneeze to the point that I have to hold my sides when sneezing. What have I done?
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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rarely rib fractures may happen after coughing/sneezing. this is the "worst" reason of your pain (and in this case you have to do nothing, it should heal by itself in a month). so don't worry!
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain In The Bottom Of The Rib Cage

rarely rib fractures may happen after coughing/sneezing. this is the worst reason of your pain (and in this case you have to do nothing, it should heal by itself in a month). so don t worry!