<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.hi doctor i had a fall in last year august but did not have any problem except a mild pain in the right rib cage for a week. a month back i had a nasty cough and after that i have been suffering from sharp ,severe pain on my right rib area particularly on certain points in fifth rib.i consulted a physician and he gave me inj.voveran ,antibiotics and tab ultravist.i still have the same intensity of pain.what will be the reason for the persisting pain?will i get a relief from this?i am worried a lot because i cannot do my work.kindly help me.  <response>: Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly. There are different reasons for the same as - rib fracture - intercostal muscle sprain or strain - neurovascular bundle related - post-traumatic inflammation issues as Chen Chat Doctor. Primary evaluation with x-ray chest and if required MRI of the part will be of immense help to diagnose and manage accordingly. Hope this will clear your query. Regards. 