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A member asked:

My right breast has a pain when i cough or hiccup. but not when breathing. i did do some new exercises a week ago. pulled muscle?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Try some NSAID and see if that helps.

Dr Beshay agreed

Answered 7/28/2015

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