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I'm 23. i was coughing and suddenly felt a pain in my upper rib yesterday. it's been hurting since when pressured or coughing. strain or fracture?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Coughing: You could have cracked a rib or strained an intercostal muscle with your coughing. See your doctor for help.

Answered 12/23/2013

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