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What Causes Pain Form Ribcage Area To Back After An Injury?
Question: 3 1/2 weeks ago I fell sideways but head first into my bathtub. Did not have pain until the next day. Had a chest x-ray with negative result. A couple of days after that I started hurting from the front ribcage area around to my back (all above the waist). Now back, side quadrant very sore to touch along with some discomfort at the front. Can't lay on side because of the discomfort. Should I go back to the doctor & what could the problem be?
Brief Answer:
This can be rib injury
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
I have studied your case and it looks to me that you had rib injury on right side. It can be a hair line fracture also which can be missed on x ray. It causes severe pain specially on coughing and sneezing. Also also you can not sleep on that side. You can meet your doctor, can get a repeat x ray. Meanwhile I would like to suggest you following.
1.You will need strong painkillers like oxycodone or tramadol.
2.Hot water fomentation
3. Diclofenec gel local application
This pain will take 3 to 4 more weeks to go. Ribs injury take long time to heal. So you have to wait for some more time. Do not apply any bandage over chest.
I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any other question. Thanks and take care.
This can be rib injury
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
I have studied your case and it looks to me that you had rib injury on right side. It can be a hair line fracture also which can be missed on x ray. It causes severe pain specially on coughing and sneezing. Also also you can not sleep on that side. You can meet your doctor, can get a repeat x ray. Meanwhile I would like to suggest you following.
1.You will need strong painkillers like oxycodone or tramadol.
2.Hot water fomentation
3. Diclofenec gel local application
This pain will take 3 to 4 more weeks to go. Ribs injury take long time to heal. So you have to wait for some more time. Do not apply any bandage over chest.
I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any other question. Thanks and take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
My pain is on the left side not the right!
Brief Answer:
It was a mistake
Detailed Answer:
hello
I typed it by mistake. But that does not change my diagnosis or opinion. Please follow these advices. I can assure you that you will be pain free in 3-4 weeks.
Let me know if you want to ask any other question.
Thanks and take care.
It was a mistake
Detailed Answer:
hello
I typed it by mistake. But that does not change my diagnosis or opinion. Please follow these advices. I can assure you that you will be pain free in 3-4 weeks.
Let me know if you want to ask any other question.
Thanks and take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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