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Suggest Treatment For Mid Back Pain After An Injury
fell in shower landing on a stool i put in so I could sit but when I went to sit it slipped out of the way. I landed sidways in left back ribs I accually felt a movement in ribs but I think it moved back again now I have moderate mid back/rib pain what should I do?
I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion. Rib contusion is not always visible on X ray .You may need to do MRI or HRCT to see details of injury and to see for any lung puncture. If there is lung injury then there will be increasing pain with every breath. I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.
Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
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Wishing you good health.
Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav
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Suggest Treatment For Mid Back Pain After An Injury
Hello Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion. Rib contusion is not always visible on X ray .You may need to do MRI or HRCT to see details of injury and to see for any lung puncture. If there is lung injury then there will be increasing pain with every breath. I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. 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