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Why Does My Stomach Hurt When I Cough
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Why does my abdomen hurt when i cough?
Pain: When you cough youre diaphragm pushes down on your abdomen and causes pain. ...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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Why does my back hurt when i cough?
Back pain from cough: Your lungs fill your chest cavity .When you cough, you take a deep breath in, then the vocal cords close. This causes a rapid increase in pressure within the chest cavity by contracting the muscles between the ribs and the diaphragm muscles. Then the vocal cords open to let the air out rapidly. The high pressure in the chest as well as the contraction of the muscles cause the back pain. ...Read more
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Why does my side hurt when i cough?
Cough: You can strain the muscles, between your ribs with intense coughing. Try an anti-inflammatory for the discomfort. It usually gets better with time. Rarely, however, rib fractures can be seen, but the pain would be considerable. ...Read more
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Why does my head hurt when I cough?
Cough headache: There are a couple of possibilities. Coughing can raise the pressure inside your head, which can cause pain sometimes. There is also a poorly-understood entity called the "primary cough headache, " that is associated with coughing, straining, laughing, crying, etc. Here's an interesting link on the topic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/primary-cough-headaches/ds00639. ...Read more
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Why does my neck hurt when i cough?
Neck pain and cough: You probably pulled a muscle in the neck when you strained to cough. Take some Motrin or tylenol (acetaminophen) and put some warm compresses on the areas that hurts take some over the counter delsym to suppress your cough. Feel better! in good health. ...Read more
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Why does my arm hurt when I cough?
?neck problem?: Common to have radiating pain from neck down arm if a nerve is compressed by a ruptured disc (valsalva maneuver), when one coughs or sneezes. However, this could also be referred pain from structures within the chest and best to have your pcp do a thorough exam. ...Read more
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Why does my right liver hurt when i cough?
See your doctor: Could be something as serious as pneumonia in the base of the right lung. ...Read more
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Why does my abdomen hurt when I sneeze?
Possible hernia: Although most often, abdominal pain with sneezing is related to muscle irritation, people with abdominal wall hernias may have pain when they sneeze as the increased intra- abdominal pressure generated by the forceful contraction of the abdominal wall muscles will put more tension on the hernias. ...Read more
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Why does my lower tummy hurts when i cough?
Cough: Forceful coughing often involves abdominal muscles being used in ways that differ from how they are used on a normal basis. They become sore just as muscles do that you use during an aggressive workout. This typically resolves when the cough resolves. ...Read more
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Why do my ribs hurt when i cough?
Muscle strain?: The chest wall is comprised of ribs and muscles. The muscles of the chest can be strained just like any other muscles leading to tears and discomfort. Try antiinflammatory medication and if it persists see your doctor for an evaluation. ...Read more
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Why does my stomach hurt when I have to pee?
Cystitis?: Pain with bladder filling and relief with voiding is a symptom bladder inflammation. See your primary physician and get a urinalysis, to start the work-up. In the mean time drink more water and avoid bladder irritants such as caffeine, nicotine, spicy and acidic foods. ...Read more
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Why does my hernia hurt more when I cough?
Increased pressure: A hernia is a hole in the abdominal wall through which the inner lining of the abdominal cavity, the peritoneum, may protrude through and create a sac. This sac contains many pain fibers, and when irritated, can cause pain. When one coughs, the pressure within the abdominal cavity is greatly increased, which tends to push the sac out, leading to the increased pain. ...Read more
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Why does my back hurt when i breathe?
Many Possibilities: Depending on how long it's been going on, i would consider an evaluation by a spine specialist. Sometimes it could be a muscle imbalance, early onset arthritis or scoliosis. Also could be a pinched nerve/herniated disc. Either way it might be good to figure it out and get appropriate treatment. ...Read more
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Why does my back hurt when i breath?
Rib dislocation: Could be a rib dislocation or possibly costochondritis (inflammation of where the ribs and cartilage meet). I would recommend seeing a osteopathic physician to see if they can correct the rib issue. Many times they can place the rib back in proper alignment. Make sure you see a do that does manipulation as their main practice, they are the best. ...Read more
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Why do I cough alot and when I cough, my stomach hurts.
Infection?: If you have had your cough for just a few days (less than 10) then you may have a viral infection such as a cold or bronchitis. Your stomach may hurt from using the muscles when you cough. It is also possible that you have pneumonia which is more serious. It can cause cough as well as stomach pain. See your doctor or urgent care for evaluation. ...Read more
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Why does my throat hurt when i swallow?
?infection: Possibly you have a viral or bacterial infection. If you do not get better in time, or you become worse, than see a dr. For an evaluation. Best wishes. ...Read more
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Why does my chest hurt when I cough or sneeze?
Muscle pain: These activities of coughing and/or sneezing require muscle contractions. If prolonged the muscles of the chest may hurt. This is not a serious problem. The main question to be answered is what is the cause of the cough and sneeze. Allergy is a good possibility. ...Read more
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Why does my lower stomach hurt when i urinate?
Bladder, bowel, gyn: See your doc. Infection, irritation, inflammation, enlargement, r.G. Ovarian cyst pregnancy. Could even be appendicitis. See you doc asap, especially if fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding. ...Read more
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Why does my left lung hurt when I cough?
Cough: This is likely due to a strained muscle due to the coughing itself. Some can even have a small fracture of a rub from coughing so much/hard. If you feel short of breath, then you should be seen, otherwise this should get better as you start coughing less! ...Read more
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Why does it hurt my tummy and my back when i sneeze?
Sensitivity: Any of a number of conditions can cause pain when you sneeze. Mild transient pain probably isn't serious, More serious or sever pain can be caused by a sprained/tender back, an ovarian cyst, endometriosis, appendicitis, and many more conditions. ...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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