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How Must A Painful And Stretched Rib Muscle Resulting From Fall Be Diagnosed And Treated?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Feb 2022
Question: painful & stretched rib muscle resulting from fall
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly rib contusion

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The symptoms you are experiencing is likely due to a trauma-related rib contusion.
You can apply ice and continue taking Aleve for pain relief.

If you do not notice any improvement in next 2 days, follow up with the urgent care to get an X-ray done to rule out underlying rib fracture.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification.

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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How Must A Painful And Stretched Rib Muscle Resulting From Fall Be Diagnosed And Treated?

Brief Answer: Possibly rib contusion Detailed Answer: Hello, The symptoms you are experiencing is likely due to a trauma-related rib contusion. You can apply ice and continue taking Aleve for pain relief. If you do not notice any improvement in next 2 days, follow up with the urgent care to get an X-ray done to rule out underlying rib fracture. Hope this answers your question Please let me know if you need further clarification. Regards Dr.Lekshmi