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What Does Pain On The Left Side Of The Ribcage Indicate?
Hello I m having pain in my ribs on the left side and year s ago I fell and broke ribs on that same side and it ruptured my spleen and I had to have emergency surgery what would cause me to have a indention in the middle of my ribs and really bad pain and also the top of my ribs stick out. Thank you for taking the time to read this and maybe be able to tell me what is causing this problem.
Tue, 8 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You can take Tramadol and Paracetamol combination 2 times a day for five days and take Levofloxacin once a day for five days. If the problem not resolved even after completing the medication, then consult your orthopedic surgeon. CT and ultrasound scan will also be helpful. Apply hot water bag on affected site apply Diclofenac spray at the pain site.
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Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You can take Tramadol and Paracetamol combination 2 times a day for five days and take Levofloxacin once a day for five days. If the problem not resolved even after completing the medication, then consult your orthopedic surgeon. CT and ultrasound scan will also be helpful. Apply hot water bag on affected site apply Diclofenac spray at the pain site.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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