Question 1

lower back pain by tailbone. sharp pain when i cough or sneeze. hurts to walk or bend?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Sounds like typically muscle related back pain.  If no issues with incontinence or numbness or tingling in legs could try an anti inflammatory med like Motrin and ice it to help.  Make sure no issues with Motrin before you take it.

Question 2

when coughing or sneezing, i feel a sharp pain on left side of my lower back. no fever or anything. just pain when i sneeze or cough. what could it be?

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? a pulled muscle : If the pain is so localized and is reproducible, if it spreads or changes in nature, then you may want to see your doctor, otherwise it will resolve on its own, you can use some warm compresses on the area or some local analgesic gels, best wishes

Question 3

i have a really sharp pain in back for a few months in one spot, and just a few days ago my face got puffy and sharp pains in bones when cough/sneeze?

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Unrelated: I think you have 2 problems. The pain in your back is likely musculoskeletal. The facial puffiness would be concerning for sinus disease. See your doctor for assessment and treatment. All the best.

Question 4

sharp pain on l follows ribs from back/front. any mvmnt, cough, sneeze, breathing causes stabbing pain. been 3 wks getting worse.no fever, just pain!

Accepted Answer

That's too long: To be in pain. Time to get a check up and see what's going on, and have an abdominal exam done by your doctor. Your history of fibromyalgia and scleroderma may make you more sensitive to the painful stimuli. So it's important to have it checked out.

Question 5

i have a sharp pain in my chest when i cough or sneeze. what causes this?

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Fold in the pleura: This is usually caused by a transient fold in the pleura, the lining of the inside of the chest wall.  It is a non-problem.  If it becomes much worse or is persistent, an office visit is appropriate to rule out spontaneous pneumothorax.

Question 6

for the last 2 days when i cough or sneeze i get a sharp pain/pinch in my shoulder... ?

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Could be...: Without much information or an exam, this could be a number of conditions but given that you say cough and sneezing it could be a pulled muscle or pleurisy.

Question 7

whenever i cough or sneeze i get a sharp pain in my abdomen, is that a bad thing and what is it result of.  thank you?

Accepted Answer

Could be a hernia: when a person coughs or sneezes, there is increased intra-abdominal pressure. If there is a weakening of the tissues, the intestines can start to push through and this is called a Hernia. Could be due to previous surgery in the abdomen or pelvis.  Hernia can be in the groin, or abdomen or umbilical. If there is a hernia, could cause pain. Look for bulging in the abdomen.  See MD for exam

Question 8

i have pain during intercourse and i feel these same pains when i cough or sneeze. its a deep sharp pain.

Accepted Answer

Pain. : This pain might be due to adhesions or endometriosis. If it is severe, see your doctor. The only way to know for sure is to do a laparoscopy.

Question 9

i  am having sharp pain on my right side between my ribs and hip when i cough or sneeze and tender the rest of the time?

Accepted Answer

Muscle tear: Sometimes coughing is forceful enough to tear muscle fibers causing persistent pain. Try an analgesic like tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen. You can apply heat to the area as well.

Question 10

hi, 
i have a sharp pain on my left chest rib side. its sore when i cough or sneeze. its been there for about 1 to 2 weeks now.
i stopped smoking a week ago due to coughing attacks and pain. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

This type of pain: suggests rib or pleura (the lung and heart lining) problems. My first thought might be a rib fracture..perhaps a fall or injury when you didn't appreciate the severity of the trauma. Or inflammation of pleura from a viral/other infection causing inflammation. You could take ibuprofen in suggested doses for up to a week. If no improvement, see Doc. Take this "silver lining" and stay off cigarettes!

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I have a really sharp pain in back for a few months in one spot, and just a few days ago my face got puffy and sharp pains in bones when cough/sneeze?

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I am having sharp pain on my right side between my ribs and hip when i cough or sneeze and tender the rest of the time?

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