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What Is The Best Way To Proceed And Heal Properly From Intermittent Pain At The Ribs After A Cracking Sound Post Injury?

hi there, i believe that i cracked my ribs on my left side when my nephew jumped on me and i heard a crack or snap of some sort. i have pain getting in and out of bed and in and out of my car. i can breath without pain but coughing, sneezing, and laughing is a bit uncomfortable. i haven t gone into the doctor because i ve heard not alot can be done with this injury. what is the best way to procede and heal up properly? thanks.
Fri, 3 Nov 2023
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Hello,

Due to trauma, there might be injury over bone. It will be better to do an X-ray to rule out any bony injury and lungs injury. If no bony injury there will be injury over the intercoastal muscles which will take time to recover. You will have pain on respiration, more pain at night and morning, For the ICS injury, some suggestions are:
- You need to take rest
- Avoid strenuous works
- Avoid sleeping on painful area and
- Take regular medication (Use the analgesic containing NSAIDS, Codeine or caffeine)

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Saroj Kumar Suwal, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Is The Best Way To Proceed And Heal Properly From Intermittent Pain At The Ribs After A Cracking Sound Post Injury?

Hello, Due to trauma, there might be injury over bone. It will be better to do an X-ray to rule out any bony injury and lungs injury. If no bony injury there will be injury over the intercoastal muscles which will take time to recover. You will have pain on respiration, more pain at night and morning, For the ICS injury, some suggestions are: - You need to take rest - Avoid strenuous works - Avoid sleeping on painful area and - Take regular medication (Use the analgesic containing NSAIDS, Codeine or caffeine) Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saroj Kumar Suwal, Orthopedic Surgeon