A member asked:

Can you strain your stomach from coughing? i've had a cough for few days now and my stomach is so sore/tight when i cough just below ribs in center

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: A bad coughing spell will strain yous muscles, sometimes it even pops a hernia!

Answered 11/20/2013

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