The conversation between human and AI assistant.
[|Human|] I think I might have whooping cough and have been coughing very hard recently. I now have a pain in my right side around my 11th and 12th ribs. It feels partially like muscle because it hurts when I walk or move that side of my body, but it is also very painful to the touch on those ribs. Could I have cracked my ribs?
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Vigorous coughing itself causes musculoskeletal pain. So we should first stop your coughing. So get done chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry much. Take antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) for coughing. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these in 1 week. No need to worry about fracture rib. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
