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Could Difficulty In Breathing Be Due To Bruised Rib?
I fell off a bike a week ago and the handlebar went right into my ribs. Either I have a bruised or broken rib? It hurts in that area and I have shortness of breath. Every once in a while, I have an involuntary deep breath out of no where. What does that mean?
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
Hello and welcome
I really appreciate your concern
you might have hurt or broken you rib please get an X Ray chest and consult your GP for clinical examination
even in the absence of fracture lacerated muscles and soft tissue may lead to such symptoms
apply hot packs and take an anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain
Bed rest for few days
hope this adresses your query please feel free to ask for a direct question to me I will be happy to help
Get well soon
Dr BR Hudda
I really appreciate your concern
you might have hurt or broken you rib please get an X Ray chest and consult your GP for clinical examination
even in the absence of fracture lacerated muscles and soft tissue may lead to such symptoms
apply hot packs and take an anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain
Bed rest for few days
hope this adresses your query please feel free to ask for a direct question to me I will be happy to help
Get well soon
Dr BR Hudda
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