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I have severe rib area pain after vomitting a few times. it seems like i pulled a muscle but can you pull a muscle in your ribs? it hurts to even brea
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Intercostal. : The intercostal muscles are those that are found in between our ribs. With violent coughing or vomiting, it is actually possible to pull one or several of those small and weaker muscles.
Answered 2/10/2021
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