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What Can Cause Pain In The Ribcage On The Right Side After Playing Baseball?
WHen playing baseball (hardball) i was pitching and felt a sharp burning pain in my lower rib cage on my right side toward my back. Took my breath away. Any ideas what I did and how long healing time? What test do you think I should get or is it not necessary
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It is due to minor contusion and muscle pull and it is very common after vigorous physical exertion. Nothing much to worry and you can take simple analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain. Drink plenty of water and take bed rest. Nothing much to worry and you will be in good shape in couple of days.
Wishing you good health.
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What Can Cause Pain In The Ribcage On The Right Side After Playing Baseball?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is due to minor contusion and muscle pull and it is very common after vigorous physical exertion. Nothing much to worry and you can take simple analgesics like Ibuprofen or Diclofenac for pain. Drink plenty of water and take bed rest. Nothing much to worry and you will be in good shape in couple of days. Wishing you good health. Thanks.