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Sharp Pain In Stomach When Coughing
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Pain in right back ribcage when I cough?
Depends on: level of pain and associated symptoms, but it could be rib fracture or pneumothorax. It could also be something unrelated, such as zoster. Consult with your doctor to be sure. ...Read more
Cough (Definition)
The cough reflex is a protective mechanism that uses muscles in your throat and chest to expel mucous and saliva that may contain pathogens that would otherwise possibly be inhaled via aerosol or to expel pathogens infecting the throat and respiratory system. Cough benefits the host by reducing load and benefits the pathogen which may then spread via aerosol. ...Read more
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Pain in the left chest when coughing?
Muscle strain?: If the pain is in the chest wall, you may have pulled a muscle coughing. If it happens when you take a deep breath it may be pleurisy. If this is a recent cough and it has not cleared in a week, time to call the doctor. ...Read more
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Severe stomach pain in middle where rib cage splits, hurts most when lying down, headache, nausea, pain in back....feels like burning, squeezing?
Uncertain: No obvious diagnosis, but it sounds like it would be a good idea to go see your primary care provider. The urgency of the visit depends on duration and severity of symptoms. Hope this helps! ...Read more
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Sharp stabbing pain in left shoulder while coughing and inhaling?
See below: 3 possibilities: pleurisy (pleuritis), pericarditis, or muscular strain. Testing needs to be done to separate these: examination, maybe blood work, maybe echo, maybe chest x-ray depending on your exam. If you have fever, consider this to be more urgent. ...Read more
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Sharp pain in left chest when drinking cold liquids?
Esophageal spasm: Sounds like symptoms of your esophagus spasming, kind of like a Charlie horse of that muscular tube. Take smaller sips, avoid very hot or very cold. Also try relaxation techniques like deep breathing and calming visualization techniques. RELAX! ...Read more
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Is gallbladder pain dangerous? Sharp pain when breathing in under right rib, & pain in right shoulder blade, worse when lying down.
Gall bladder pain is: usually associated with eating fatty foods. U may B having " gas pains " . If constipated,the bowls R moving stool along, and if there's a gas bubble,the peristalsis pushes the air around the hard stool. This causes increased pressure or stretching of the colon wall. The body has great pressure sensors, & this increase hurts as the air bubble is pushed by, deep breath adds 2incrs press & it's pnfl ...Read more
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Pain in upper chest whenever breathe heavily, feels like heart beating very quickly, occasional belching, sharp throat pain when gagging?
Throat: Sounds like silent acid reflux or LPR but you should see your primary care doctor to check your lungs as well ...Read more
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Having stomach pain gurgling burping . When pain in stomach shoots to back, when pain lessens back pain goes away. I get fluttering that scares me too?
Get evaluated: Hard to say...Get evaluated by your physician. ...Read more
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Sharp, shooting pain in upper right chest area when taking a deep breath or coughing?
Possible nerve issue: This could be a variety of causes. It could be an irritated nerve. It could be muscular. It could also be an inflammation of the area where the rib inserts, costochondritis. typically all of these are self-limited, but an evaluation if it persists is warranted. ...Read more
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Lower right abdomen pain. Constant. moving makes it worse. back pain in spine. Pressure in chest when trying to breathe. Light headed, nauseous.
ER now: Visit your local ER to make sure you don't have an appendicitis. ...Read more
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Experiencing random sharp shooting pains in my abdomen/rectum right before passing gas,mostly when sitting.I even feel pressure there when I cough???
See Dr. if persists: Unfortunately unable to give much advice on the basis of such limited information. There are many possibilities for such a problem and YOU SHOULD SEE A PHYSICIAN IN PERSON FOR AN EXAM IF THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. You won't be able to self diagnose such a complaint on the internet. ...Read more
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Sharp pain in right lung when breathing especially laying down. Later, another sharp pain in my lower right abdomen by my pelvis worse when walking.
Do you have fever?: you could have strain your back or other muscle injury or more -- if you have fever? ...Read more
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Constant dull ache in upper back that hurts worse when i inhale?
Not normal: See your primary care doctor for evaluation and diagnosis - as soon as possible. ...Read more
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Sharp pain in my chest after I sneeze?
Not heart: Probably a pulled muscle. Very atypical and in your age group is highly unlikely its the heart. ...Read more
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Stomach pain only when sneezing and coughing?
See someone: Muscle strain? Chondritis? Did you injure yourself in any way ? Everyone has occasional stomach pains that improve after time. If you have ongoing pain that never gets better or you have pain that frequently recurs you should see an md to find out why. Start with your primary md. ...Read more
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Pain in lower back shooting up into head and sharp pain when breathing
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Spasm: That is a muscle spasm. Take a hot shower. Apply heat to your back. Have your doctor prescribed a combination of ibuprofen which you can get from OTC and muscle relaxant which you need a prescription for it . Relax stress increased tension and make pain worst. If you do not have a doctor start with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 50 mg at bed time and Ibuprofen 600-800 mg every 6-8 hours, and heat, or go to urgent care. ...Read more
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20yo F, sharp/stabbing pain in left lower abdomen during intercourse occasionally. Same sharp pain when sneezing, coughing, twisting etc for >2yrs?
Consider hernia: Can't diagnose simply from description, but often times hernias (where the bowel pokes through the normal muscle) can occur in the area you described, and can cause the same symptoms. Usually symptoms worsen during physical activity, like straining. Hernias aren't always dangerous, but if it is bothersome, worth getting checked out. ...Read more
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I'm experiencing pain in my left chest when coughing?
Muscle strain?: If the pain is in the chest wall, you may have pulled a muscle coughing. If it happens when you take a deep breath it may be pleurisy. If this is a recent cough and it has not cleared in a week, time to call the doctor. ...Read more
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Pain in legs in waves. fever. dull ache in lower back. abdominal pain mainly to right. sometimes dull then occasional sharp pain. I have also vomited ?
See a doctor: It is impossible to give specific advice without doing a complete history and exam and appropriate tests. See a doctor. The internet will not be able to provide an answer. ...Read more
Upper Abdomen (Definition)
Draw a transverse line through the umbilicus and the upper abdomen includes every part of the belly above this line and below the ...Read more
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