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Is Chronic Pain In Between The Ribs Due To A Fractured Rib?

weeks. Last week I bent over to pick something up and my right side instantly hurt and has not went away. I have taken 600 milgrams of Ibp along with two extra strength tylenol for the past week and no change. I have never had a broken or fractured rib before but was told by someone it might be that. What I am concerned about as it hurts when I walk or do anthing and feels like something is getting stuck or expanding and contracting in that area when I am walking or that something is stuck in between the ribs and sends a huge pain. Does that sound like a fractured rib?
Mon, 7 May 2018
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Hello,

Fracture of a rib would occur as a result of direct trauma to the chest example a fall or if the area was struck. Based on your description, it is possible that you may have a muscle spasm. This would cause pain with movements and cause the abnormal expanding/contracting sensation that you are experiencing. You can continue your anti-inflammatory medication but a muscle relaxant should be added, this may require a prescription from your doctor. In addition, a warm compress to the area 2 to 3 times a day may be helpful as well.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,      
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi
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Is Chronic Pain In Between The Ribs Due To A Fractured Rib?

Hello, Fracture of a rib would occur as a result of direct trauma to the chest example a fall or if the area was struck. Based on your description, it is possible that you may have a muscle spasm. This would cause pain with movements and cause the abnormal expanding/contracting sensation that you are experiencing. You can continue your anti-inflammatory medication but a muscle relaxant should be added, this may require a prescription from your doctor. In addition, a warm compress to the area 2 to 3 times a day may be helpful as well. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi