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Everytime i caugh i get serious pain in my back. it is in the ribs area, but on the back. i have had this for about 3 day. minor pain without caughin?

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Could be pleurisy: It could be pleurisy . Here the inflamed inner and outer layers of the pleura rub against each other when you take a deep breath. It could be just muscle strain from coughing so hard. Use local heat and topical Bengay or similar along wit Naproxen 500mg 2x day after food

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

Answered 11/10/2015

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A member asked:

Everytime i caugh i get serious pain in my back. it is in the ribs area, but on the back. i have had this for about 3 day. minor pain without caughin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Dr Akinjagunla agreed

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