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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Ribs Due To Injury

Hi Dr, am a 59 year old woman 12 days ago I fell flat on my left ribs. Last sunday I had x rays done which did not show broken ribs or cracked ribs.The pain in my ribs is excruciating mainly lying tossing and turning in bed.Am on pain killers only.As am not home am on holidays in the USA I did not manage to see a chiropractor or..........When I go back home what do you suggest I do.? Thanks
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
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Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you got chest injury due to fall 12days ago.Treatment of it is rest, icing and analgesics (diclofenac ) . Muscle relaxant such as thiocolchicoside also give relief. It is a muscular and soft tissue injury as your x ray shows no fracture. Vitamin B and Vitamin C supplementation can used to promote healing. Breathing exercises are advisable. I suggest to take rest when you go back home. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.These injuries may take nearly 15 days to got relief. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Ribs Due To Injury

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you got chest injury due to fall 12days ago.Treatment of it is rest, icing and analgesics (diclofenac ) . Muscle relaxant such as thiocolchicoside also give relief. It is a muscular and soft tissue injury as your x ray shows no fracture. Vitamin B and Vitamin C supplementation can used to promote healing. Breathing exercises are advisable. I suggest to take rest when you go back home. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it.These injuries may take nearly 15 days to got relief. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.