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A member asked:
I had covid during january. had none stop coughing and had lasting pain in rib area after coughing. eventually after 5 weeks went away. had a powerful sneeze and his pain is back after i felt a pop.could it be a fracture or is it caused by cancer etc?
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The only way to find out what's going on is to be fully examined. Chance of cancer relatively small. Go see your GP.
Answered 2/14/2022
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Chest wall musculoskeletal pain is a likely cause. The COVID infection and associated coughing may have inflamed the chest wall. The sneeze causes muscular strain and most likely muscular pain. A local heating pad is often useful in providing relief. Watch for return of COVID symptoms, discuss a COVID vaccination with your PCP and rest. IF pain continues, please see your PCP.
Answered 2/15/2022
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