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Suggest Treatment For Pain Caused By A Fractured Rib

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Posted on Fri, 26 May 2017
Question: Hi a heard a loud pop in my lift side of my chest and after that I have been having a lot of pain in my left side of the chest in the upper rib aera..the pain is ral bad win I take a deep breath.Also the pain feel like air in my side down my left chest from may front of the left shoulder down pass my ribs and stops there. I called my PCP and He did A x-ray and said there were no broken ribs. Sould I go get a second look at this or is these like a bruise muscle.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It seems a muscle strain/contraction

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic,

I have gone through your concern and I can understand your situation

According to the history, if it would be a fractured rib the pain should be very sharp and painkillers would not help at all on the first day. Also, since X-ray didn't pick up any fractures, so you need not worry.

Yes, I think it might be a muscle strain/contraction that causes that kind of pain you are feeling.

I don't think you should do anything else for now.
You should continue to take painkillers (like Ibrufen twice daily) and wait for the pain to get better after 2-3 days.

If it worsens then you should get medical help again for further follow-up

I wish you a fast recovery, let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Dr.Jolanda
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Suggest Treatment For Pain Caused By A Fractured Rib

Brief Answer: It seems a muscle strain/contraction Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to HealthcareMagic, I have gone through your concern and I can understand your situation According to the history, if it would be a fractured rib the pain should be very sharp and painkillers would not help at all on the first day. Also, since X-ray didn't pick up any fractures, so you need not worry. Yes, I think it might be a muscle strain/contraction that causes that kind of pain you are feeling. I don't think you should do anything else for now. You should continue to take painkillers (like Ibrufen twice daily) and wait for the pain to get better after 2-3 days. If it worsens then you should get medical help again for further follow-up I wish you a fast recovery, let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Jolanda