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What Is The Treatment For The Injured Lower Rib?
Hi I fell on a wooden stair and injured my lower left rib. It was 2 days ago. There is quite a purple bruise on the skin. It now is sore inside more today than the past two days. I hear a click too. It hurts when I take a deep breath. Should I get an xray?
Wed, 29 Apr 2020
Hello,
If you are not having other symptoms like breathing difficulties then it is not an emergency but you may have a X-ray after 2 to 3 days. Till then you should do following:
- Take rest.
- Avoid hard work.
- Take a good analgesic like advil or aleve.
It may take about 10-15 days to have relief.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
If you are not having other symptoms like breathing difficulties then it is not an emergency but you may have a X-ray after 2 to 3 days. Till then you should do following:
- Take rest.
- Avoid hard work.
- Take a good analgesic like advil or aleve.
It may take about 10-15 days to have relief.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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