
Suggest Treatment For Bruising And Soreness On Ribs Post Injury

You might have a rib fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case and I think that you might have a rib fracture.In this injury there is severe pain during coughing, sneezing and on sleeping on that side.To confirm the diagnosis you need to get a chest x ray.If x ray shows fracture you need to follow this.
1. Avoid any jerky activity, like travelling.
2.Do not apply any tape or strapping, it will cause more pain.
3. Take Ultracet twice daily.
4.Take Voveron thrice daily.
5. Apply hot water fomentation, and Voletran ointment.
Please consult your doctor before taking these medicines. Rib fracture take time to heal , It will take at least a month to make you complete pain free.
I hope this answer will be useful for you.Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
Thanks


you can take Tramadol
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you can not take NSAID then you should take Tramadol.
Bruise can increase in size after one week, due to blood getting dissolved.
Initially when there is fracture muscle goes in to spasm and prevent any movement. Gradually when there is increase in activity then pain increases. An x ray will confirm the diagnosis.
Let me know if you have any other query.
Thanks

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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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