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I was sick about 6/7 months ago, and was coughing a lot that caused upper rib / back pain. currently i still have that pain, upper left back, upper left rib, and sometimes upper right back, i feel it more if i moves certain directions. strain?cancer?
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You have to be examined before a reason can be found. Pl see your MD
Answered 6/4/2022
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Try regular aerobic exercise. Raising core body temperature through exercise will improve the strength and flexibility of your muscles and help with the musculoskeletal aches and pains. Wish you good health!
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