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Severe Injury Near Ribs, Soreness, Pain On Lifting Things, Turning. Cure For Pain?
After standing on the hitch of a dump truck, reaching for something, I slipped and fell~not a far ways~but with all my weight, I hit my left side near the bottom of ribs. It is now a week later, and the soreness is extreme when I lift things or turn a certain way. (There is zero external bruising) Today seemed worse than before. What could be the problem?
Thu, 28 Nov 2013
Hi , i have read your query. since you fell with all your weight on left sided ribs
you must have your xray AP view chest done to see any fracture of rib because even after a week ,soreness is there so get your xray done send us the reporting or discuss with your doctor till then apply hot pack 30 mins in morning and in evening take painkiller on when pain is severe and do no lift heavy things.
you must have your xray AP view chest done to see any fracture of rib because even after a week ,soreness is there so get your xray done send us the reporting or discuss with your doctor till then apply hot pack 30 mins in morning and in evening take painkiller on when pain is severe and do no lift heavy things.
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