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What Causes Ribcage Pain On Sneezing?

I moved real quick and got sharp pain in my side rib cage back area I guessing pulled muscle . But it hurts when I sneeze and I feel a big pop the other day when I sneezed pian has gotten worse since then also it alway feels like somebody squeezing my stomach or stabbing
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Hi, welcome to health care magic. After going through your query I think you are suffering from pleuritis. It is imflammation of pleura( lung cover). You are advised to get chest Xray done to exclude other causes. You can visit physician for it. Hope your query get answered. Welcome for further queries.
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What Causes Ribcage Pain On Sneezing?

Hi, welcome to health care magic. After going through your query I think you are suffering from pleuritis. It is imflammation of pleura( lung cover). You are advised to get chest Xray done to exclude other causes. You can visit physician for it. Hope your query get answered. Welcome for further queries.