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What Causes Pain In The Lower Ribs After Laughing?
I laughed a little before I left work and this has happened on multiple occasions... it feels like the bottom parts of my ribs are stabbing me and I have to crouch down to get it to go away. And standing back up.. I have to do it several times before it fixes itself. Should I get that checked out ?
Tue, 26 Feb 2019
Hello,
It looks like it's Intercostal muscle strain that is causing muscle pain. Get physically examined. Get Chest X-Ray done to rule out any bruise or puncture in the muscles.
Stretch exercises & breathing therapy is effective. Take acetaminophen(Tylenol) or Combiflam for pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
It looks like it's Intercostal muscle strain that is causing muscle pain. Get physically examined. Get Chest X-Ray done to rule out any bruise or puncture in the muscles.
Stretch exercises & breathing therapy is effective. Take acetaminophen(Tylenol) or Combiflam for pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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