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What Causes Severe Pain In Shoulders And Ribs Post Trauma?

Sorry it the Super Bowl but an hour ago I had a most unusual event happen to me. As a result of my dogs becoming agitated at the site of another dog while we were walking... they pulled me so fast that I lost my footing and rather than fall face first I was pulled into a parked car... I dented the side of the car. Well now my ribs (right side) are hurting as well as my shoulder. I can breath in normally with a pretty good pinch by the time I have totally inhaled. I fully realize that I should hurt but am to use ice or heat? Thank you, Deborah Montgomery - 63
Mon, 14 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in shoulders and ribs post trauma . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like broken rib , injuries to the chest , inflamed lining of the lungs , muscle spasms , tendinitis , shoulder joint swelling and inflamed rib cartilage . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by palpation and order X-ray to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also order CT scan and MRI of shoulder .Doctor may fix if there is any fracture and ask you to restrict your movements for few days . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and multivitamin for quick recovery . For now do stretching exercises under expert , give your shoulder and rib area proper rest and apply warm compresses , use cervical pillow on expert's advice and drink half spoon of turmeric powder in warm glass of milk daily . Physical therapy will help alot .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Shoulders And Ribs Post Trauma?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in shoulders and ribs post trauma . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like broken rib , injuries to the chest , inflamed lining of the lungs , muscle spasms , tendinitis , shoulder joint swelling and inflamed rib cartilage . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically by palpation and order X-ray to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may also order CT scan and MRI of shoulder .Doctor may fix if there is any fracture and ask you to restrict your movements for few days . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and multivitamin for quick recovery . For now do stretching exercises under expert , give your shoulder and rib area proper rest and apply warm compresses , use cervical pillow on expert s advice and drink half spoon of turmeric powder in warm glass of milk daily . Physical therapy will help alot . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari