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What Causes Mild Pain In The Right Rib Cage While Coughing?

I have a mild pain on the right side below the rib cage when coughing or sneezing. It doesnt really hurt I can just tell its different if that makes since. I also feel like my sto ach is bloared more than the normal. I feel fine other than those 2 symptoms. The pain was just under the top rib last week and now its moved.
Mon, 1 Aug 2016
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I understand your concern. I understand your concern. The possible cause may be muscle strain, ligament/cartilage tear, small rib fracture or pleural effusion. First the cause of cough needs to be deciphered.
Advise
1.     Chest X-ray PA view
2.     Hot fomentation locally in area of pain thrice daily. It will give relief if it is due to muscle strain
3.     Apply muscle relaxant (such as Volino gel) locally thrice daily
4.     Get a check-up of your throat & nose with an ENT specialist
5.     You can take syrup Benadryl 2 teaspoonful thrice daily to suppress cough if your cough is bothering you much.
Good luck
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What Causes Mild Pain In The Right Rib Cage While Coughing?

I understand your concern. I understand your concern. The possible cause may be muscle strain, ligament/cartilage tear, small rib fracture or pleural effusion. First the cause of cough needs to be deciphered. Advise 1. Chest X-ray PA view 2. Hot fomentation locally in area of pain thrice daily. It will give relief if it is due to muscle strain 3. Apply muscle relaxant (such as Volino gel) locally thrice daily 4. Get a check-up of your throat & nose with an ENT specialist 5. You can take syrup Benadryl 2 teaspoonful thrice daily to suppress cough if your cough is bothering you much. Good luck