Arcadia, CA
A 35-year-old male asked:
Why do i have a numb tingling in under my rightside ribcage when i cough?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Forshing Luianswered
Neurology 44 years experience
Numb : This is most probably caused by a local nerve impingement when you cough with chest muscle contraction. It is nonspecific and unlikely to be worrisome.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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