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Baxter, TN
A 37-year-old female asked:

Rt. side below ribs hurts when cough sneeze or move in certain ways. at times hurts really bad. had it a wk. any ideas? i need make dr appt

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Dr. John Chiu
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Sprain or fracture?: Have you fallen or bumped into something hard recently since your complaint suggests of a sprain or fracture of the rib cage. See doctor if it is not improving . You will also need to find out why you are coughing and sneezing as well.
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