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I had rib pain due to excessive coughing. majority of pain is gone after few days but some minor pain left. does this indicate rib strain or fracture?
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Muscle strain : Most likely a muscle strain. Not anything to worry about from what you describe. Antiinflammatory medication could be helpful.
Answered 1/17/2013
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