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I have pain in right side when coughing and is sore to the touch under my right ribs.

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Pain: You probably pulled a muscle with your coughing. It should settle down and disappear .If it does not see a doctor and get a definitive diagnosis.An anti- inflammatory may help such as Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleeve

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 10/2/2017

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