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Suggest Treament For Pain In Ribs After An Accidental Fall
About a week ago, I fell on my back (left-hand side on my ribs). I had extreme pain throughout that night & the next day (breathing, standing,sitting...). The pain subsided for a week and then it is back again. It does not hurt to touch it, but when I sneeze and open doors it hurts an extreme amount. I also feel alot of pressure and tightness in that area. Any help?
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion or fracture.
Rib contusion is not always visible on X ray . If required you may need to do HRCT to see details of injury.
Pain on deep breathing also suggest rib injury.
If there is lung injury then there will be increasing pain with every breath.
I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.
Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
You may need to take rest for early healing.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Thanks for your query.
As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion or fracture.
Rib contusion is not always visible on X ray . If required you may need to do HRCT to see details of injury.
Pain on deep breathing also suggest rib injury.
If there is lung injury then there will be increasing pain with every breath.
I will advise to consult to orthopaedic surgeon.
Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.
You may need to take rest for early healing.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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