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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Ribs

I have a lot of pain in my ribs following a blunt blow to the ribs whilst playing rugby. I can feel and hear a distinct clicking coming from a rib in the right hand side of my chest around 2 inches below the nipple. The rib also feels a very different shape to the others above and below and also the other side of my chest. I was rushed through a&e a few days later when the doctors didnt listen properly and xrayed the wrong part of my chest. There is no visible bruising but is very painful
Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello

Thanks for question

As you have history of fall I would like to advise to go for chest xray AP VIEW or CT SCAN..to know fracture level..


Till that time appply rib belt for atleast 3 weeks

Avoid straining..

Take anti inflamatory and calcium drugs during this period..


Gradually you will improve
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Ribs

Hello Thanks for question As you have history of fall I would like to advise to go for chest xray AP VIEW or CT SCAN..to know fracture level.. Till that time appply rib belt for atleast 3 weeks Avoid straining.. Take anti inflamatory and calcium drugs during this period.. Gradually you will improve