I strained a muscle beneath my right shoulder blade and over my right rib cage, maybe its two separate muscles. I always feel like I have to cough up flem. Its really painful, I usually have to grab onto something when I cough. Am I reinjuring my strained muscles by doing this? I have had to sleep or at least try to sleep sitting up for the last 3 nights. Its too painful to lay down and get back up.Also I usually feel like I have to cough when I lay down.I can't be still and cough. I got injured 6 days ago. Anyone know anything about this. I've read lots on strained muscles, but no mention of this coughing matter. Please answer if you do. Thanks.
2007-03-08 09:10:53 · 4 answers · asked by Lori F 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It may not be a strained muscle, if you have to cough so much, I think it may be you have pleurisy. Urge you to see a doctor and make sure.
2007-03-08 09:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be coughing as your throat is dry
as for the sprained muscles ,if they have been
hurting you this long see a Dr especially when
you cant move very much ok
2007-03-08 09:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to hold on to something i think you should go see a doctor, espesially if it was 6 days ago!
2007-03-08 09:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
violent coughing can cause severe hurnias
2007-03-08 09:16:09 · answer #4 · answered by woody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋