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How To Get Rid Of Back Pain And Abdominal Hurting Post Injury?
A few nights ago, I tripped going up some stairs. I landed on my stomach and nothing hurts really, but a lone across my abdomen. It's around my 5th rib, and it's so sore, even just to sit up it hurts. Some muscles in my back around the same area has began hurting as well. Will my abdomen eventually bruise and are my back muscles hurting because they're trying to compensate for my weakness in my abdominal area?
Tue, 20 May 2014
Hello,
From information provided, you are having muscle injury. To get relief from muscle pain it takes few days to weeks. Post injury bruising will occur in 24-48 hrs and gradually reduce over time.
If you are having high intensity pain at a single site, consult your doctor to find out if there is a rib fracture by doing an x-ray.
If your daily activities are hindered by the injury, you can consult your doctor for oral pain killers and you will also benefit from using analgesic ointment.
Take adequate rest, don't lift heavy weights for some days till you feel better.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Thank you.
Dr. Narasimha G L
From information provided, you are having muscle injury. To get relief from muscle pain it takes few days to weeks. Post injury bruising will occur in 24-48 hrs and gradually reduce over time.
If you are having high intensity pain at a single site, consult your doctor to find out if there is a rib fracture by doing an x-ray.
If your daily activities are hindered by the injury, you can consult your doctor for oral pain killers and you will also benefit from using analgesic ointment.
Take adequate rest, don't lift heavy weights for some days till you feel better.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Thank you.
Dr. Narasimha G L
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