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Is Persistent Pain In The Ribs After A Fall A Cause For Concern?

I am a 58 yr old female. Two weeks ago I tripped and fell on the concrete sidewalk on my right side. I did not go to the doctor since it didn t seem that bad at the time. However the pain is constant and not improving, with a very intense sharp pain when I try to reach and pick something up. I m wondering if I just need to ride this out or should I get an x-ray to see if there is a fracture. I know there is not much to do for ribs anyway but I want to make sure that something is not misaligned or something. Also, it feels hot in that area, which could just be the healing I suppose. Want to be sure that is normal. Thank you Emily Risberg
Tue, 28 Mar 2017
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Hello! thank you for your query. The pain you are feeling may be due to an inflamed muscle which have been injured when you fell, but I still a advise you to have an x-ray to rule out any possibility of fracture since you have a constant pain. You can also take Anti inflammatory medications such as Celecoxib 200 mg 2x a day for pain and inflammation. You may also apply cold compress on the affected area to reduce the swelling. I hope this helps!

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Is Persistent Pain In The Ribs After A Fall A Cause For Concern?

Hello! thank you for your query. The pain you are feeling may be due to an inflamed muscle which have been injured when you fell, but I still a advise you to have an x-ray to rule out any possibility of fracture since you have a constant pain. You can also take Anti inflammatory medications such as Celecoxib 200 mg 2x a day for pain and inflammation. You may also apply cold compress on the affected area to reduce the swelling. I hope this helps! A feedback is highly appreciated! Best Regards, Dr. Regadio