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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ribs Post Injury

I fell and hurt landed on my rib cage under my breast 3 weeks ago and the pain seemed to go away a bit and now has come back on the front and back of my chest area and it hurts when I breath and sneeze. I haven t had any medical advice as I just though I d bruised them should I go to get them x/rayed? Thanks Laura
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in ribs post injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like soft tissue injury , muscle spasm or fractured rib . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x -ray or do physical examination . Doctor may recommend complete bed rest , physical therapy , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with vitamin supplement for quick recovery . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and apply warm compresses . Avoid lifting heavy things .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ribs Post Injury

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in ribs post injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like soft tissue injury , muscle spasm or fractured rib . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order x -ray or do physical examination . Doctor may recommend complete bed rest , physical therapy , prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory along with vitamin supplement for quick recovery . For now take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and apply warm compresses . Avoid lifting heavy things . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari