Is bad dry cough and  pain under ribcage concerning?
Patient: had a bad dry cough for seven days last three days have pain under my right rib cage, pain all the time but very bad when I cough or deep breath have trouble sleeping as hurts continuous on right side, should I go to the hospital to get it checked out. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and get done chest x ray to rule out lung infection and pleural effusion. You are having continuous coughing and right sided chest pain, worsening by coughing. So possibility of pleuritic pain is more. And it is seen commonly with pneumonia and pleural effusion.So chest x ray is needed to rule out these possible causes. If chest x ray is normal then possibility of musculoskeletal pain is more. So start antihistamine drug for cough suppression. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.