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I slipped and fell on a ceramic tile floor 4 weeks ago. the majority of my body came down on my right rib cage. Now it hurts to go from a sitting position to standing, sneeze and sleep on my right side. The area on my side is tender to the touch. I was was diagnosed with a fatty liver in 09/2014. Shouldn t I be getting better than worse?
hi Hope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern. u seem to have injured ur ribs and d soft tissues around. u should get an xray done to find out whats wrong. use rib belt.analgesics and anti inflammatory tablets.. local hot fomentation. avoid sleeping on injured part. nothing to worry about. hope your question has been answered. if u have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime . thanks Take care god bless
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Suggest Treatment For Pain Due To Rib Injury
hi Hope this msg finds u in good health. i have gone through your complaints and under stand your concern. u seem to have injured ur ribs and d soft tissues around. u should get an xray done to find out whats wrong. use rib belt.analgesics and anti inflammatory tablets.. local hot fomentation. avoid sleeping on injured part. nothing to worry about. hope your question has been answered. if u have any follow up queries, feel free to consult me anytime . thanks Take care god bless