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Can I Apply Ice For My Rib Injury?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jan 2014
Question: I suspect a rib injury due to a blow to the rib. The pain is a 4. I took 2 500mg tylenol extra strength tablets (which helped a lot). Please confirm that I should apply ice? Rest. And have pain med. Smoke as little as possible - correct? Anything to watch out for? Slight pain breathing.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Yes you can apply ice Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us; I have studied your case with diligence. Yes you can apply ice; also hot fomentation may help if you feel better with it. Yes stop smoking as coughing will be pain full and your lung capacity is low now. Watch out for breathless XXXXXXX dizziness, sweating. Avoid sudden movement, take rest, use rib supportive belt. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav
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Can I Apply Ice For My Rib Injury?

Brief Answer: Yes you can apply ice Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us; I have studied your case with diligence. Yes you can apply ice; also hot fomentation may help if you feel better with it. Yes stop smoking as coughing will be pain full and your lung capacity is low now. Watch out for breathless XXXXXXX dizziness, sweating. Avoid sudden movement, take rest, use rib supportive belt. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav