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Suggest Treatment To Relieve Sharp Pain Under The Left Rib After A Hard Sneeze
Question: I sneezed real hard one day, now I have a very sharp pain in my ribs below and towards the center . Just below my left pectoral.
Brief Answer:
Unfortunately muscle injury can take up to 2 weeks to resolve, some cases 6 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The pain is due to slight injury of the muscles in that area. It can sometimes take up to 2 weeks for muscle injury to resolve, in severe cases (though should not be the case for you)-- can take up to 6 weeks.
You can continue the tiger balm and if the pain is severe, consider adding an anti inflammatory pain killer such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen or Cataflam.
A warm compress to the area may also be helpful as well.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
General & Family Physician
Unfortunately muscle injury can take up to 2 weeks to resolve, some cases 6 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The pain is due to slight injury of the muscles in that area. It can sometimes take up to 2 weeks for muscle injury to resolve, in severe cases (though should not be the case for you)-- can take up to 6 weeks.
You can continue the tiger balm and if the pain is severe, consider adding an anti inflammatory pain killer such as Ibuprofen or Naproxen or Cataflam.
A warm compress to the area may also be helpful as well.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
General & Family Physician
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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