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Suggest Treatment For Lump On The Side Of The Ribs
Hi, I have a lump/bump on two of my ribs following an injury last month while wrestling. The rib still moves and makes an audible popping sound & feeling when pressed. I have had an xray and there is no break, the pain has pretty much gone but the popping is still just as bad. It pops when I walk or take a deep breath and is on the side of my ribcage.
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Hi,
The x-ray is not showing any fracture of the rib. So no need to worry about the fracture of the rib. It can be costochondritis like inflammatory lesion. You can limit the movement of the affected part. The anti-inflammatory drug like brufen can be prescribed for five days to get relief from inflammation. Hot compress also beneficial.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
The x-ray is not showing any fracture of the rib. So no need to worry about the fracture of the rib. It can be costochondritis like inflammatory lesion. You can limit the movement of the affected part. The anti-inflammatory drug like brufen can be prescribed for five days to get relief from inflammation. Hot compress also beneficial.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami, General & Family Physician
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