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What Causes Sharp Pain On Left Side Of Ribs Post Back Injury?
Question: My husband had a fall four days ago and he broused his back I took him to the doctor and told him nothing sl broken or ferction but this morning he been filling this sharp pian on the left side of the rips every now and then he filled this sharp pian but when I put cold pack he fill a bit better
Brief Answer:
hi and welcome
Detailed Answer:
well,for such injuries it is typical that pain may be more intensive after few days or week and may persist for 2-3 weeks. in such cases intercostal nerves and muscles are contused and it can cause some pain. it may be serious only if pneumothorax develop and then he would have breathing difficulties constantly. If there is pain only in deep inhalation,then this is expected after such injuries. He should rest, continue with ice packs, and nonsteroid painkillers or if pain worsens he can try with steroid injections. But it smply must pass certain period and he will feel better gradually. WIsh you good health. Regards
hi and welcome
Detailed Answer:
well,for such injuries it is typical that pain may be more intensive after few days or week and may persist for 2-3 weeks. in such cases intercostal nerves and muscles are contused and it can cause some pain. it may be serious only if pneumothorax develop and then he would have breathing difficulties constantly. If there is pain only in deep inhalation,then this is expected after such injuries. He should rest, continue with ice packs, and nonsteroid painkillers or if pain worsens he can try with steroid injections. But it smply must pass certain period and he will feel better gradually. WIsh you good health. Regards
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