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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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Dr. David Astrachan answered

Muscle strain : Most likely a muscle strain. Not anything to worry about from what you describe. Antiinflammatory medication could be helpful.

Dr Hutchinson agreed

Answered 1/17/2013

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Astrachan answered

Dr Hutchinson agreed

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