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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In The Rib Cage?
I had a car crash in 2014, in April it would have been two years but I m still finding discomfort in my rib cage ( lower ribs at the front) and painful to touch on my back lower ribs also suffer with pain down my spin when touching ? it only hurts when I actually touch it and the discomfort means I can only sleep in certain positions would there be a reason for this ?
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Hi thanks for contacting heathcaremagic.
Noted your ribs are tender to touch.
During car accident you might have fractured rib.But usually it will heal within 7 to 8 week.
Anyhow just now it is advisable to do x ray for detection of any fractured.And treated acvordingly if present.
Here you most likely have costochondritis of rib in which also ribs tender to touch.
For that take rest, analgesic.
Keep movement minimal.
Take care.
Dr.Parth
Noted your ribs are tender to touch.
During car accident you might have fractured rib.But usually it will heal within 7 to 8 week.
Anyhow just now it is advisable to do x ray for detection of any fractured.And treated acvordingly if present.
Here you most likely have costochondritis of rib in which also ribs tender to touch.
For that take rest, analgesic.
Keep movement minimal.
Take care.
Dr.Parth
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