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Pain in rt side just under ribs, very tender to touch. developed after flu/bronchitis & 2 wks of intense coughing. xray, cbc/cmp unremarkable. cough, chest pain/tightness improving; pain in side is the same. hurts to stretch, bend, & esp cough!

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: Your symptoms are most likely related to pleuritis. If there is a fever spike, I would suggest seeing your physician right away.

Answered 2/25/2018

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A member asked:

Pain in rt side just under ribs, very tender to touch. developed after flu/bronchitis & 2 wks of intense coughing. xray, cbc/cmp unremarkable. cough, chest pain/tightness improving; pain in side is the same. hurts to stretch, bend, & esp cough!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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