Question 1

what is wrong with me when i have a cough and my ribs and upper back hurt when i cough/laugh/walk/play sports?

Accepted Answer

Rib pain: Costochondritis, muscle strain, pleuritis are likely causes.

Question 2

my back hurts, the right side of my back. anytime i laugh or cough. is it serious? i know i've been doing a lot of chores lately, hard chores. maybe i've torn a muscle? idk what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: It is a common pain due to strained muscle around the shoulder blades. If the symptoms bother you too much, you can take tylenol or advil as needed every 6-8 hours for a day or two. The symptoms should ease in a couple days if you can rest those muscles.

Question 3

i've just been diagnosed with having a small pneumothorax. when i laugh my right side mid to lower back hurts. could it be related?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible: Yes possible, small pnumothorax of 20 or less will get absorbed  caused by procedure, diseases get absorbed with out intervention.

Question 4

sharp pain on right, middle back. hurts when laughing or inhaling. no recent physical strain. reason for concern?

Accepted Answer

See below: This type of pain is usually related to a muscle spasm in the spine, rib, or shoulder and can occur due to over use, poor posture, or trauma. It will usually improve on its own. If you still have pain in 2 weeks see your physician as there are other spinal conditions that cause similar pain.

Question 5

what to do if i have back pain when i cough or laugh..?

Accepted Answer

Work up: Back pain with coughing/laughing/sneezing could indicate disc herniation. Pls get it worked up by your doc. .Mri.

Question 6

why is my back pain when i laugh or lying down too long?

Accepted Answer

: In some instances of chronic back pain lying down precipitates or worsens it because when you're standing your spine is somewhat splinted but when totally relaxed you lose that splinting or supporting effect. I assume the same effects occur when laughing. The question is do you have a chronic back issue and, if so, what's the problem?

Question 7

really bad back pain when i cough or laugh. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes/No: Although coughing and laughing that results in back pain suggests a herniated disk, this will not generally be anything that will harm you in the long run.  That said, if there is any perceived weakness or ascending numbness in the legs or arms, that would be of concern.  If you are worried I would suggest you see your doctor for further workup with imaging like Xray or MRI.

Question 8

i sneezed and immediately felt sharp upper right back pain. now whenever i move or laugh i get sharp back pain. it's a little swollen. what happened?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: You need to be evaluated by a physician to be able to answer your question. The causes of sudden onset back pain are several. Some could be simple muscle pain while rarely it could be pneumothorax just to mention 2.

Question 9

back pain in upper right side. the pain is worsened by lying down, laughing, leaning forward. no shortness of breath. no issues moving arm around.

Accepted Answer

Back pain: There are numerous causes of lower back pain. It is difficult to reach a diagnosis without a proper examination of your back and abdomen. The back pain could arise from your kidneys, rib cage, spine or hip and pelvic joints. It could be due to inflammation from an old injury, arthritis or disc pain, hip bursitis, kidney stones - the possibilities are endless. You need to see your doctor

Question 10

randomly my middle of back hurts, its painful and idk why. no injury or anything. is it serious? cause? then pain stops and comes back. worried

Accepted Answer

Requires Hx/exam: This is not something you can sort out with a few questions. A full review of your history, onset, pattern, relieving factors etc. is needed. An exam and possibly some testing are also needed to begin sorting this out.

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What is wrong with me when i have a cough and my ribs and upper back hurt when i cough/laugh/walk/play sports?

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My back hurts, the right side of my back. anytime i laugh or cough. is it serious? i know i've been doing a lot of chores lately, hard chores. maybe i've torn a muscle? idk what do i do?

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I've just been diagnosed with having a small pneumothorax. when i laugh my right side mid to lower back hurts. could it be related?

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Sharp pain on right, middle back. hurts when laughing or inhaling. no recent physical strain. reason for concern?

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What to do if i have back pain when i cough or laugh..?

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Why is my back pain when i laugh or lying down too long?

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Really bad back pain when i cough or laugh. should i be worried?

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I sneezed and immediately felt sharp upper right back pain. now whenever i move or laugh i get sharp back pain. it's a little swollen. what happened?

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Back pain in upper right side. the pain is worsened by lying down, laughing, leaning forward. no shortness of breath. no issues moving arm around.

A member asked:

Randomly my middle of back hurts, its painful and idk why. no injury or anything. is it serious? cause? then pain stops and comes back. worried

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