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How To Treat A Sore Rib Causing Difficulty In Breathing?

hello, i fell ice skating really hard on my sons skate onto my right rib on sunday.I had been very sore, and when i fell it almost knocked my breath out. as of yesterday the pain traveled around to the back/side of my rib cage area. It is very painful when I move or even breath. what could be going on
Fri, 20 Mar 2015
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
You are having blunt chest trauma due to fall on sketing shoes.
Chest pain and breathing difficulty after blunt chest trauma can be due to any of the following possible complications.
1. Rib fracture
2. Pulmonary contusions
3. Pneumothorax
4. Muscular injury
So get done chest x ray first.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for above complications.
Muscular injury is likely cause.
So follow these instructions for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid bad posture and movements in sleep.
4. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
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How To Treat A Sore Rib Causing Difficulty In Breathing?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. You are having blunt chest trauma due to fall on sketing shoes. Chest pain and breathing difficulty after blunt chest trauma can be due to any of the following possible complications. 1. Rib fracture 2. Pulmonary contusions 3. Pneumothorax 4. Muscular injury So get done chest x ray first. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for above complications. Muscular injury is likely cause. So follow these instructions for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise. 3. Avoid bad posture and movements in sleep. 4. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Don t worry, you will be alright.