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Should I Go To The Doctor For Pain In The Ribcage After An Injury?
I was diagnosed with bruise ribs two weeks ago I was in very bad pain after a fall hard to do anything laugh move cough I am no two weeks out and it hurts to lay flat on my back and move and stretch I have a constant pain continuing in my rib I am still in a ton of pain should I go back to the doctors
It might be due to a condition called costochondritis.
As of now you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for pain relief.
If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated.
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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Should I Go To The Doctor For Pain In The Ribcage After An Injury?
Hello, It might be due to a condition called costochondritis. As of now you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Diclofenac for pain relief. If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician