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Suggest Treatment For Cracking Of The Ribs With Severe Pain
Have hx facet arthropothy that improved after rf ablation 7 yrs ago with lt rib area radiation. . Hx osteoarthritis since age 23 (67 now) and fibromyalgia many years. Currently have fx rt rib 10 days ago with severely fx rt wrist. Also have sciatic pain with periformis injury,severe outer lt shin pain with getting up.and it band inflammation that occurred with therapy exercises 6 wks ago. Had diathermy 6 wks daily with sl improvement. Obviously a lot supine and mostly using lt arm and side. Was asking with walker but not now. Had sepsis from tooth abscess 11/14, septic emboli rt internal jugular and lung abscess. Couldn t walk when woke up. 2 days ago had really severe lt rib area pain. Today when more supine get multiple rib cracking which I can feel without touching or when hand over area. Pain feels much the same as with facet pain, but never had cracks. Feels more creepy than pain. Thank you for help.
For ribs fracture, first thing you need to do is a chest X-ray to see the site of fracture. The next thing is to rule out any pneumothorax or hemothorax. Treatment for fracture is just immobilization of that area. Naturally it will heal in time. Take a strong painkiller and calcium tablet with this.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Abhishek Khera, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Cracking Of The Ribs With Severe Pain
Hi, For ribs fracture, first thing you need to do is a chest X-ray to see the site of fracture. The next thing is to rule out any pneumothorax or hemothorax. Treatment for fracture is just immobilization of that area. Naturally it will heal in time. Take a strong painkiller and calcium tablet with this. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Abhishek Khera, General Surgeon