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What Causes Pain In Ribs And Stomach On Breathing After An Injury?
Hi, I fell backwards and basically fell into the front of a couch, my friend then fell on top of me onto my chest/abdomen. I lost my breath and couldn t speak for a few minutes. I think it might have winded me. My chest and abdomen were sore for about twenty minutes after. I expected to wake up sore the next day but was surprisingly fine. This was three days ago. Last night as I was stretching to reach something, I felt a twinge. Today, if I m stretching or bending or twisting or if I take a deep breathe my ribs and stomach hurt. It s not extremely painful but does seem to be getting worse as the days gone on. I m not in agony but am uncomfortable.Above my right hip is also tender and my back, slightly above my hip, aches. My question is could I have internal bleeding and not have realised until now? Or is it more likely to be just badly bruised? Thanks
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist, Niraj Modi's Response
As per your explanation check how many days over after your fall. If already more then 2 days over means no need to worry. It is just at micro level damage in soft tissue and if there is discoloration of your body part where you got heart then it can be bruises. Don't worry but use hot pack on your back as well hip and below rib where ever it pains frequently and you shod be fine. Even after this if you do not recover then do visit to your orthopedic and check on x ray there is no damage internal. Hope this was useful for you. Take care
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What Causes Pain In Ribs And Stomach On Breathing After An Injury?
As per your explanation check how many days over after your fall. If already more then 2 days over means no need to worry. It is just at micro level damage in soft tissue and if there is discoloration of your body part where you got heart then it can be bruises. Don t worry but use hot pack on your back as well hip and below rib where ever it pains frequently and you shod be fine. Even after this if you do not recover then do visit to your orthopedic and check on x ray there is no damage internal. Hope this was useful for you. Take care