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Suggest Treatment For Bruising On Ribs

Hi I have a aching like bruised feeling just under the centre of my ribs ,I have a lump there that whilst I was pregnant earlier this year my gp thought may be a hernia...somedays it was fine but other days gave me grief as tho id been stamped on...my baby is 18 wks now and the past 6 days iv had this feelin again like iv been punched around the stomache area...I remember feelin slightly similar to this in the past when I had a swollen stomache,but I don t think it s that as when I had this I had sickness with it
Tue, 12 May 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello

Thanks for writing to us;

I have studied your case with diligence.

This can be abdominal hernia or rib costochondritis.

Avoid sudden movement, take rest, use rib supportive belt.
Ultrasonography abdomen and pelvis along with blood LFT will help in diagnosis.
I will advise to do HRCT chest consulting your treating doctor.

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
Regards
Dr Vaibhav
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Suggest Treatment For Bruising On Ribs

Hello Thanks for writing to us; I have studied your case with diligence. This can be abdominal hernia or rib costochondritis. Avoid sudden movement, take rest, use rib supportive belt. Ultrasonography abdomen and pelvis along with blood LFT will help in diagnosis. I will advise to do HRCT chest consulting your treating doctor. 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 Regards Dr Vaibhav