Severe Pain In Ribs When Coughing- 3144 Questions Answered

I have been having severe pain inside my right rib cage for the past 4 days, the pain is so severe, that I cant sleep at nights. Consulted doctors nearby and got my rib X-Ray'd as well, and doctors were not sure about the cause of the pain, since there was no injury, no vomiting, no cough. The pain aggravates whenever I inhale or sneeze, laugh, yaw

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Dr. Manju Lihala General Physician | Bangalore

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You could be having pleuritis which is inflammation of the lining of the lungs. This causes pain on taking a deep breath or coughing or sneezing . The xray may be normal in such cases. It can be con ... Read More

Severe pain stretching from right side under ribs to front abdominal region . Ultracet not working

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, USG WHOLE ABDOMEN.SPECIALLY ON RT.SIDE FOR MINIMAL PLURAL EFFUSION. X RAY CHEST PA VIEW. TAB NEXPRO RD BEFORE BREAKFAST N DINNER FOR SEVEN DAYS,THAN REDUCED TO ONE BEFORE BREAKFAST FOR SEVEN ... Read More

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How to recover from ribs fracture .I was suffering from viral infection because of which I was doing hard coughing

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Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar Pulmonologist | Kolkata

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Rib fracture will heal in its own course ... Read More

I'm having severe pain in the upper front centre of ribs from yesterday, restricting my body movement freely... Can't lie down on bed easily

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Dr. Nikhil Aggarwal General Physician | Delhi

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I can understand your concern well. You need not worry at all. I can surely help you in this regard.But, for the best advise specific to you, I need to know some important medical history that's requi ... Read More

Getting severe pain below right rib in abdominal area, problem while laughing,yawning, sitting for bit long and while breathing too...what should I do?

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Dr. Kiran Peddi Gastroenterologist | Hyderabad

Please get an ultrasound abdomen done and show to nearest gastroenterologist ... Read More

For past few days I had cough so I took benadryl syrup which helped to reduce cough but since yesterday when I cough I have a pain in left rib cage and also while deep breathing.

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Dr. Gaurav Gautam General Physician | Ranchi

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Get a chest x-ray ap view done Sounds like lower respiratory tract infection. You may need to start some antibiotics for few days ... Read More

Coughing has prolonged for a long time now and it doesn't seem to go away and now my lower left ribs pain alot when i cough or sneeze or take deep breaths and if i touch them from the outside.

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Dr. Rashmi T V General Physician | Bangalore

Hi Chronic cough will present with the ribs / chest pain due to the friction between pleura… treatment should be mainly focused on cause of cough so that if cough comes down then pain reduces .. ... Read More

I am having pain in the right side rib area while coughing. However i do not feel any pain at normal times and have no breathing issues. Kindly suggest any medication or shall i wait for 1-2 days or should i take it serious

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Dr. Sivaraj Karri Pulmonologist | Kakinada

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Hello I had drycough from one week due to which my right side of back have been swollen I showed the Dr. She told this is due to cough nothing major swelling has gone but still my right side rib portion pain a little

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Dr. Namrata Jasani Pulmonologist | Mumbai

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If the chest x ray is normal, you can wait of a few days for the pain to go away. If the pain persists, you may have to be investigated further. ... Read More

Please tell the proper diet of TB patients? His main problem is pain in his ribs and cough. He is starting his TB medication for 9 month from tommorrow.

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Dr. Rajesh Jain General Physician | Jalgaon

Please Send me Xray report, other reports on practo So that I can guide you precisely ... Read More

I had fever, severe cough and phlegm vomiting ( clear ) . After going to GH they gave potassium clavulanate tablet , paracetamol and Omeprazole capsules. I don't have fever but having vomitting with phlegm again and severe cough with phlegm ( clear ) . What is the issue ? I have taken blood tests and it's all clear and normal.

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Bouts of severe cough and difficulty in breathing during that time. Ghabrahat during that time. Unable to sleep because of cough. No fever.

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Dr. Vivek Gautam Pulmonologist | Greater Noida

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kindly connect..need to discuss in detail ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I had a bike accident 2 days ago. At the time of the accident, I did not have any pain in my ribs. However, the rib pain started the next day and has been getting worse. The pain is on the right side below my chest (lower ribs). It is sharp and occurs: When getting out of bed When lying down When turning in bed While wearing my underw

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Dr. Akshay Chaudhary General Physician | Greater Noida

After trauma, this pattern â sharp rib pain worse on breathing and movement â needs an X-ray chest to rule out rib fracture or pneumothorax. Don't delay this. Take ibuprofen 400mg after food for n ... Read More

Coughing hard, unable to sleep. Recently shifted, there was a lot of dust and i smoke and drank a lot of cold water too. Initially there was chest congestion, thick sticky mucus in chest and dry cough. Now, few days later suddenly tonight i have severe cough. Earlier it wasnt so severe. Im coughing to so much dry itchy that i cant sleep.

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Dr. Lakshit Bhatt Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Hyderabad

Mostly allergic sinusitis, consult ENT surgeon ... Read More

I have unprotected anal sex on 10th September 2024 . After that I have severe respiratory infection on 10th july 2025which lasted for 2weeks even after taking Doxcef CV 200, Ascoril LS and montek lc . My CBC showed TLC 5200,everything normal except low absolute monocyte count 150. Can it be due to HIV ??

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

There is pain below left ribs...sometimes sharp...but constantly happening...when there is strech in hips or lower back...then also it aggravates...sometimes after washroom...it starts...what could it be?? And how to cure??

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Since one month feeling pain epigastric reason Before that was having sharp pain under ribs Then stomach but now pain is more at center and same at back center Feels pain when I sleep i breathe Help me what could be that Im scared

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Dr. Lekshmipriya P J General Physician | Thiruvananthapuram

Do a usg abdomen ... Read More

My mother (46 years old) is suffering from severe throat pain and continuous coughing. Along with the cough, a large amount of phlegm is also coming out. Because of this, she is feeling very uncomfortable and the throat pain is getting worse. We have already consulted several doctors but there has not been much improvement. Today I found your conta

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Dr. Aditya Singhal ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bareilly

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Have you consulted any ENT specialist? ... Read More

I have been suffering from severe cough for the last 4 years. Doctors told me it may be an allergy cough. Sometimes the coughing becomes so intense that I even lose control of my bladder while sitting. I want to know if there is any allergy test that can help identify what exactly I am allergic to and how it can be treated.

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Dr. Sonakshi Cupsimay Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist | Cuttack

You will have to elaborate more on your symptoms of skin allergies , hives , nasal discharge , sneezing Also seasonal changes and level of exposure to pollution has to be evaluated. Allergy cough cou ... Read More

Started 6 days back with cough and temperature. I have started taking amoxicillin and paracetamol for 3days. Fever is not there so much. But cough is nonstop and very severe. Throat pain is too much and chest is also hurting now, even throughout night.

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Dr. Akshay Chaudhary General Physician | Greater Noida

Cough with chest pain for 6 days needs proper attention could be a chest infection that needs review. Avoid self-medicating further and take warm fluids for relief. Please consult me on Practo for pro ... Read More

I am 34 week pregnant having rib pain frequently Kindly advise .pain is aggravated after meal Kindly give suggest what to do

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Dr. Avani Shrivastava Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Mumbai

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Try not to lie down for 30 mins post a meal and resting in a left lateral position. This will help with gastric reflux and any muscular pain that u might be feeling due to incorrect posture. ... Read More

My 2.3 years daughter is coughing a lot at night no fever no wheezing sound She is on levolin and budecot inhaler in 6 hours gap. What else i can do to relief her from coughing at night

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Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings kindly hydrate the child well, give antihistamine ... Read More

I'm 30 weeks pregnant and having severe cough and cold from past 3-4 days I have been prescribed Montair- LC and Mucinac 600. Is it safe to take and is it safe for baby

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Dr. Lavina Batra Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Getting severe throat pain while swallowing food and drinking water , lot of cough and green mucous through saliva , and also fever but very severe throat pain with voice changed and ears are feeling blocked . No headache or body pains

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hi I am 29 weeks pregnant and have sudden sharp pain on the left side near ribs. It usually goes away while lying flat. But now it has increased. Also while brushing the teeth in the morning there is blood from gums and tooth.

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Dr. Pushpa Gour Gynecologist | Bhopal

Consult please. ... Read More

Diagnosis video call by doctor intercostal muscle strain, muscle tear left lower chest near ribs , 5 days before Injury happen pain still not gone , I already took 2 tab naproxen, 2 tab combiflam, 4 tab of zerodol th4, & now stared only 400 mg brufen 2 tab per day , one more thing after injury I immediately sprayed cold spray on ribs after 2 da

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

Zerodol th4 ... Read More

Doctor, I have had a mild tightness with occasional pain/burning on my left rib area for the past 3 days. It’s not severe, but it’s uncomfortable. I had a similar tightness one year ago which went away in a few days. This started after eating spicy snacks.

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Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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Needs to be Evaluated Do consult ... Read More

Doctor, I’ve had a mild left-side rib pain and a burning sensation for the past three days. It’s not very painful, but it feels uncomfortable. This started after I ate spicy snacks. I don’t have constant pain it comes and goes.

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Dr. Chaithra H General Physician | Bangalore

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Gastritis Avoid spicy foods Avoid coffee and tea in empty stomach Use more of curd and butter milk ... Read More

I have been having Severe Cold & cough for the past 2 days. It is running nose. Pl suggest prescription

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

I have pain in left rib and radiates to left leg and also feels weak and lighheadness when i stand or walk. Doctor said its anxiety and all vitals are normal

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Dr. Kumari Akanksha General Physician | Visakhapatnam

Detailed information is required along with proper investigations...you can directly consult me on nine nine three four eight three one six zero six ... Read More

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How to recover from ribs fracture .I was suffering from viral infection because of which I was doing hard coughing

I'm having severe pain in the upper front centre of ribs from yesterday, restricting my body movement freely... Can't lie down on bed easily

Getting severe pain below right rib in abdominal area, problem while laughing,yawning, sitting for bit long and while breathing too...what should I do?

For past few days I had cough so I took benadryl syrup which helped to reduce cough but since yesterday when I cough I have a pain in left rib cage and also while deep breathing.

Coughing has prolonged for a long time now and it doesn't seem to go away and now my lower left ribs pain alot when i cough or sneeze or take deep breaths and if i touch them from the outside.

I am having pain in the right side rib area while coughing. However i do not feel any pain at normal times and have no breathing issues. Kindly suggest any medication or shall i wait for 1-2 days or should i take it serious

Hello I had drycough from one week due to which my right side of back have been swollen I showed the Dr. She told this is due to cough nothing major swelling has gone but still my right side rib portion pain a little

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Bouts of severe cough and difficulty in breathing during that time. Ghabrahat during that time. Unable to sleep because of cough. No fever.

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Doctor, I’ve had a mild left-side rib pain and a burning sensation for the past three days. It’s not very painful, but it feels uncomfortable. This started after I ate spicy snacks. I don’t have constant pain it comes and goes.

I have been having Severe Cold & cough for the past 2 days. It is running nose. Pl suggest prescription

I have pain in left rib and radiates to left leg and also feels weak and lighheadness when i stand or walk. Doctor said its anxiety and all vitals are normal

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