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How would one treat a strained muscle near/on the rib area...it hurts when i cough?
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Chest wall pain: When you have chest wall pain with movement, it is likely due to a muscle strain or spasm as you say. it could also be due to an inflammation of the joints, between your ribs ! sternum. Treatment is ice or heat & ibuprofen or naprosyn, (naproxen) and/or acetaminophen When you cough, hold your hand or a pillow firmly over the spot (sort of mechanical splinting) to decrease the pain. Hope that works!
Answered 3/13/2018
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Rib pain: Treat cough ,with anthistamines/ asthma meds if allergy or antibiotics for infection.. For pain try NSAIDs ( ibuprophen,aleve (naproxen) if no allergy), take with food/stop for stomach pain . Can try kinesiotape at site or ace bandage ( not too tight you have to expand lungs to breathe). If persists consider cxr, and since you are female also consider mammogram if in breast area.
Answered 3/12/2018
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