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Pain In The Back And Ribs. Pain To Lie Down And To Take Breath. Swollen Hard Lump On The Rib. Need MRI Or X-ray?
Hi. I fell recently and landed on a hard object on my left side. I already have 4 herniated disks, but now along with the back pain , my ribs hurt. It is painful to lie down, sit down, and take a deep breath. Also I noticed last night a swollen, hard lump on the lower rib. There is no visible bruising. Should I get an MRI or X-ray? Thank you for your response.
Thu, 20 Dec 2012
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for posting your query.
It might be soft tissue injury or fracture.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim, you can take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation.
Wishing you good health
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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