Potsdam, NY
A 19-year-old female asked:
I have pain in my lower right back when coughing. (have had chronic cough for over a year.) should i be concerned- could it just be a pulled muscle?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Neesheet Parikhanswered
Sports Medicine 15 years experience
See doctor: A cough lasting over a year should be be checked out. You should figure put why you are having a cough for so long. That is not normal.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Varies: There are multiple potential causes. If it iis a simple pulled muscle, then it should be better within 10-14 days. If it does not improve at that point, consider being checked. Thank you for the question.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 5, 2013
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