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I have had a cough for two weeks and i have had a worsening pain in one specific part of my ribs the past 3 days. could i have displaced a rib?

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Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

Possibly: More likely you have strained the muscles or ligaments between the ribs by hard coughing. Please consider seeing your health care provider if it worsens or persists.

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Let me try to help: Some times violent cough could lead to rib fracture especially in older people.

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/6/2014

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A member asked:

I have had a cough for two weeks and i have had a worsening pain in one specific part of my ribs the past 3 days. could i have displaced a rib?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Anthony Fritz answered

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

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