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Could Stabbing Pain In Shoulders Be Related To Bruised Ribs?

i fell down 3 stairs over a week ago and hit my ribs on my left side. It has been sore and i have been wrapping it daily and has been feeling better yesterday when i cough or take a deep breathe i am getting stabbing pain in the middle of my shoulder blade. Could this be related to my hurting my ribs?
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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hi
welcome to hcm
the pain is mostly due to the fall
I would advise you to have an xray taken so as to know the extent off injury
you can use a rib belt till than
give ice fomentation
tab enzoflam twice daily along with pantop can be taken
take care
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Could Stabbing Pain In Shoulders Be Related To Bruised Ribs?

hi welcome to hcm the pain is mostly due to the fall I would advise you to have an xray taken so as to know the extent off injury you can use a rib belt till than give ice fomentation tab enzoflam twice daily along with pantop can be taken take care