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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 answered

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.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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