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My lower left side hurts when i cough, it also hurts when i swim but not using my right side but use my left side to swim . when i use my left side on?

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Dr. Adam Smith answered

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Muscle Strain: If you are an active swimmer, you may have a mild muscle strain resulting in your discomfort. In the absence of any shortness of breath or radiation of your pain to the jaw or left arm, taking a few days off from the aggravating routine, increasing hydration with water and a trial of NSAIDs may help.

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Answered 9/17/2016

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A member asked:

My lower left side hurts when i cough, it also hurts when i swim but not using my right side but use my left side to swim . when i use my left side on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Adam Smith answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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