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Pain During Breathing And Sneezing, Got Hit On Ribs. Took Painkillers. Should I Take X Ray?
Hello!
Im male and im 16.
Last night I was kickboxing and attained a few blows to the ribs.
I have pain when breathing deeply, sneezing or coughing. I spoke to a doctor on the phone, and they said just take some painkillers, but im not so sure because of my continued shortness of breath.
Does it warrant a trip to a hospital for an xray? thanks
Im male and im 16.
Last night I was kickboxing and attained a few blows to the ribs.
I have pain when breathing deeply, sneezing or coughing. I spoke to a doctor on the phone, and they said just take some painkillers, but im not so sure because of my continued shortness of breath.
Does it warrant a trip to a hospital for an xray? thanks
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion.
Rib contusion is visible on X ray .
I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.
Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
You may need to take rest for early healing.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Thanks for writing to us,
I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion.
Rib contusion is visible on X ray .
I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.
Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
You may need to take rest for early healing.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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