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Is Inflammation Under The Right Breast After A Rib Fracture A Matter Of Concern?

the xray showed that I have a fractured rib but had been told about 6 weeks ago that it was a pulled muscle,,,it seems to be getting better but the area in my chest under my right breast is red,,hot and part of it is very hard,,,the only thing they have give me is 500 hydrocordone,,,,should I be concerned?
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
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Hello,

As a first line management, you can take analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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Is Inflammation Under The Right Breast After A Rib Fracture A Matter Of Concern?

Hello, As a first line management, you can take analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like Aceclofenac/Serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician