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Hello! I ve been having pain for the last 3 days when coughing or stretching or touching my upper right rib cage under the breast. Also a couple of days prior started to have lower back pain on the right side ( not sure if related ). Please, let me know what you think! Sincerely, Erzsebet
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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Hi, Thanks for the query I understand your concern. Such pain can follow Chronic hacking cough/asthma or bronchitis... dye to cintinuos stress. Weakness of bones due to calcium &vitamin D defeciency. Treatment of cause would be the answer.please consult your fsmily physician. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain In The Rib Cage Upon Coughing?
Hi, Thanks for the query I understand your concern. Such pain can follow Chronic hacking cough/asthma or bronchitis... dye to cintinuos stress. Weakness of bones due to calcium &vitamin D defeciency. Treatment of cause would be the answer.please consult your fsmily physician. Thanks.