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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Swelling In Ribs After Accident
I was in an accident that broke 2 or3 ribs 12 yrs ago and about 2 yrs ago I felt a really soft squishy knot in the same area that burns and hurts to touch , I think it gets a lil bigger w/ time.... what can it be? also 3 days ago I complained to the Dr. that my ribs still hurt ,look swollen and I feel like Im being stabbed w/ certain movement...so did exray that showed to have DISPLACED FRACTURES of ribs 9 and 10 , these breaks r 12 yrs old how can it be
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Hi,Welcome to healthcare magic.Old fractures many times cause pain even after years. analgesics (DICLOFENAC 50Mg)will give relief whenever there is pain. I think your query answered.Welcome to any follow up query.
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