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What Causes Severe Pain On The Right Side Of The Rib Cage?
I have CLL leukemia, my counts went up last wk, may have to be treated. I have noticed a severe pain on my right side at my rib cage, and have a non-productive cough. (I don t smoke) I never cough. I m concerned that I may have lung cancer the ribcage hurts so much, when I take a deep breath is when it hurts the most.
Tue, 16 May 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read & understood your concern. The nonproductive cough & specifically the pain in right of rib cage - suggests beginning of pulmonary complication of leukemia. You should consult the treating oncologist earliest for swift investigations, & starting treatment early facilitates early recovery. Thanks.
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What Causes Severe Pain On The Right Side Of The Rib Cage?
Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have read & understood your concern. The nonproductive cough & specifically the pain in right of rib cage - suggests beginning of pulmonary complication of leukemia. You should consult the treating oncologist earliest for swift investigations, & starting treatment early facilitates early recovery. Thanks.