A 17-year-old female asked:
what could be causing the left side of my hip/pelvis to have a really sharp pain only when i cough?
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Dr. Latonya Brown-Puryearanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 22 years experience
Cough: Forceful coughing can result in muscle strain which can also cause referred pain. Best treatment is to cure the cough. If pelvic pain is still present after cough resolves then you should have it checked!
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Last updated Apr 10, 2016
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