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What Does Severe Pain While Putting Pressure Indicate After A Fall?

Hi.. I had a pair of high heel boots on last Sunday. I walked on a slippery floor and fell flat on my butt very hard! The way I fell was simular to a James Brown spit with one leg foward and the other bent. I was able to get up on my with very little pain at the time. I figured the pain would present the next day in my leg or tail bone but to my surprise the pain was very mild in my leg and there was no pain in bottom at all. I noticed two days later my side was hurting with a mild to moderate pain. The pain is located exactly in a certain spot up under my rib cage on my right side. If I put any kind of pressure or even slightly push it the pain goes from a 3 to a 10! It hurts so bad that even scream out loud after I push it. It does not hurt when I breathe nor when I walk. I can feel it but not to the point where I can t do anything. I cant sleep on my right side without feeling the pain because of the pressure to my side. I can t even lean up against my counter top while in the kitchen. I m 5 1 tall,145lbs and a healthy 35 yr old woman otherwise and I can not understand how can a slip and fall to my bum can cause this nagging pain in my side for a whole week. I was thing that maybe it was a sore musle at first but now I m not sure. I think I may have really damaged something!!!
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

Based on your description of your complaints , you may be suffering from a broken rib or a bruised chest cage.

As you have already said that the pain is there only when you touch it or when you lie on your side it may just be a bruise . Even if it was a fractured rib the treatment is just observation for 4 weeks .

In about 4 to 6 weeks the pain decreases and it will heal. the discomfort will be there when you cough or sleep on that side. One important thing if you experience sudden increase in pain or difficulty in breathing then consult your doctor immediately.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar
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What Does Severe Pain While Putting Pressure Indicate After A Fall?

Hello, Based on your description of your complaints , you may be suffering from a broken rib or a bruised chest cage. As you have already said that the pain is there only when you touch it or when you lie on your side it may just be a bruise . Even if it was a fractured rib the treatment is just observation for 4 weeks . In about 4 to 6 weeks the pain decreases and it will heal. the discomfort will be there when you cough or sleep on that side. One important thing if you experience sudden increase in pain or difficulty in breathing then consult your doctor immediately. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar