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What Causes Painful Ribs While Breathing Post Injury?
Question: Hi, i hit the middle of my chest last sunday, not hard to breath but hurt bad on the bone cant lay on my stomach. Hurts around to my back.
Brief Answer:
Seems to be fracture rib.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that hitting on chest has caused a fracture in the rib which is causing the pain. Get an x-ray chest to see any rib fracture.
Take rest.
Hot fomentation on the pain site and application of anti inflammatory gels will also help. You can use a chest belt of appropriate size for better relief.
Do get some muscle relaxants prescribed from your orthopedician.
Avoid lying on the injured side and any overhead activities.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Seems to be fracture rib.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
It seems that hitting on chest has caused a fracture in the rib which is causing the pain. Get an x-ray chest to see any rib fracture.
Take rest.
Hot fomentation on the pain site and application of anti inflammatory gels will also help. You can use a chest belt of appropriate size for better relief.
Do get some muscle relaxants prescribed from your orthopedician.
Avoid lying on the injured side and any overhead activities.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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