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34 weeks preg. and had the flu for over a week. coughed a lot and now ribs on right side hurt so much even though i don't cough anymore. what is it?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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Pain in chest: Could be a complication such as pleurisy or could be a twisted rib for all the coughing. See a doc as he can tell by examinaing you.

Answered 1/27/2013

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A member asked:

34 weeks preg. and had the flu for over a week. coughed a lot and now ribs on right side hurt so much even though i don't cough anymore. what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

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