I tripped a fell in the house 7 days ago

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I have lot of pain on the right side of abdomen below the right rib the pain is high when I cough or sneez . There is no brusing in that area. I am in Australia. I have insurance . I am able to sleep on the left side only should I get an xray done and see a specialist?

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Dr. Chirag Patel Orthopedic Surgeon 14 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Chirag Patel

Orthopedic Surgeon 14 yrs exp Mumbai

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You may be having rib fracture, abdominal injury or chest contusion. Seek an expert medical opinion at the earliest. You could visit emergency department of any public hospital to seek care on urgent basis