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How To Treat A Fractured Rib?
I am reluctant to going to the hospital; however, it is obvious my discomfort is only increasing. What I thought thought may have been a "fractured rib" now includes severe stabbing pain posterior and anterior at what I think is the 9th or 10th rib on my left side. Also, most pain is present when I am laying flat. Is an ER visit in my future?
Fri, 4 Jul 2014
Without any trauma it is unlikely a fractured rib .
Stabbing pain over posterior and anterior aspect at the lower aspect of thorax or a upper abdominal region could be pancreatitis ( inflammation of pancreas) or a gastritis/ duodenal ulcer.
It is advisable to go the hospital to rule out the above causes and if it is a fractured rib then the treatment is rest.
Stabbing pain over posterior and anterior aspect at the lower aspect of thorax or a upper abdominal region could be pancreatitis ( inflammation of pancreas) or a gastritis/ duodenal ulcer.
It is advisable to go the hospital to rule out the above causes and if it is a fractured rib then the treatment is rest.
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