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Are Ice Wrapping The Body And Intake Of Tylenol Right Treatment For Broken Ribs?
I am seventy years old and fell down six steps two days ago. I broke or fractured a couple ribs in the back on the left side. I have been taking Tylenol and have wrapped my body with an ace wrap to help immobilize my movements. There is a bruise on my back. I have been doing deep breathing off and on and it is not painful to do this. Have I done the right thing?
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Thanks for using HCM, I understand your concern and will try to give you my medical advice, I think if you can do deep breathe on and off without pain or any discomfort just keep going, don't forget to be careful about your movements for avoid some complications. I hope that my advice has been helpful and take care
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