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How To Treat Bruise And Swelling Of Lower Ribs Caused Due To A Fall?
Hi im 34 years old I fell on left side of body lower ribs a week ago had nice bruise but swelling went down but feel a bump in the middle of bruise now should i be worried or jst keep putting ice on it breathing feels fine not really painful at all jst little bump i figured if somthin was really wrong i would of known bye now
Fri, 10 Apr 2015
Hello,
Thanks for writing.
Swelling and pain is quiet common at injury site for ribs.
Ideally an xray to be done to rule out a fracture but as a week has passed and ur not suffering from breathlessness or sharp chest pain than therebare very less chance of developing of pneumothorax.
So u can keep ice application Along with diclofenac gel application.
If breathlessness occur than visit a doctor.
Thanks
Write back for follow up.
Thanks for writing.
Swelling and pain is quiet common at injury site for ribs.
Ideally an xray to be done to rule out a fracture but as a week has passed and ur not suffering from breathlessness or sharp chest pain than therebare very less chance of developing of pneumothorax.
So u can keep ice application Along with diclofenac gel application.
If breathlessness occur than visit a doctor.
Thanks
Write back for follow up.
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