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Suggest Treatment For Painful Rib Area And Arms Post Injury

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Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Question: I am 59 years. Last night I tripped and fell over 3 steps landing on my side. My ribs hurt and it hurts to raise my arm up. I don't think I broke any ribs. I feel they are just bruised. Should I let my doctor know about this? I really think there is nothing wrong with them.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It is soft tissue injury.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.

I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar,

After going through your query I concluded that you are having soft tissue injury your chest wall. As you think there is nothing wrong with your ribs. No need to worry much. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen. Vitamin B and C promote healing. You need to visit doctor if you have difficulty in breathing.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Rib Area And Arms Post Injury

Brief Answer: It is soft tissue injury. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Thanks for your query. I'm Dr. Sudhir Kumar, After going through your query I concluded that you are having soft tissue injury your chest wall. As you think there is nothing wrong with your ribs. No need to worry much. Treatment of it is rest and analgesic such as ibuprofen. Vitamin B and C promote healing. You need to visit doctor if you have difficulty in breathing. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Wishing you good health. Take care.