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Black And Blue Bump On The Back After Falling. Hurts While Bending, Sneezing. Damaged Rib?

Hi doc; I slipped on an icy step and banged my lower back rip cage , ( not lower back ). I had a small bump develope on that same area which I landed on. I put a heat pad which seemed better the next day. A small black and blue appeared. But an extra sharp pain came back while bending over. And a sharper hard pain hit me hard when I had sneezed. ouch! . Do I have a bad bruise or a damaged rip? Help! Thank you Doc. Again not my lower back, neck nor spine problem ok. (back lower end rib only)
Tue, 8 Jan 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The bump on the lower rib is suggestive of a hematoma formation in the area which might have developed after a soft tissue injury or a fractured rib in the area. You need to have rest and take a mild pain killer for relief.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Black And Blue Bump On The Back After Falling. Hurts While Bending, Sneezing. Damaged Rib?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The bump on the lower rib is suggestive of a hematoma formation in the area which might have developed after a soft tissue injury or a fractured rib in the area. You need to have rest and take a mild pain killer for relief. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com