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Child With Pain In Ribs, Cannot Sit Or Stand. Should Take To ER?
My 6-year-old son suddenly started complaining that his left ribs hurt. He won't sit or stand because he says it hurts to much. He is crying and it is red, but I am not sure if that is because he has been holding his side. he told me that he jumped down from a platform and then ate dinner and then it began with sharp pains. I have him laying on his side on an ice pack now and says it feels a little better but still won't sit or stand. Should I take him to the ER?
Tue, 14 May 2013
Thanks for asking your query here.
Based on your description and his symptom of unable to sit or stand, I would advise to get him checked over in Emergency Room. He may need x-ray to check if the ribs are alright.
In the meantime, you can give him simple analgesic like Paracetamol (Calpol)
Please revert back if you have further queries.
Regards
Dr Tejas Shah
Critical Care Specialist
Based on your description and his symptom of unable to sit or stand, I would advise to get him checked over in Emergency Room. He may need x-ray to check if the ribs are alright.
In the meantime, you can give him simple analgesic like Paracetamol (Calpol)
Please revert back if you have further queries.
Regards
Dr Tejas Shah
Critical Care Specialist
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