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Suggest Treatment For Hairline Fracture In Two Left Ribs
Hello, I went to Urgent care on Sun 2/8. I was told i have a hairline fracture in two left ribs under my breast. I stayed home from work mon and tues and on pain meds and it is wrapped. When can I return back to work and is there anything else I should be doing?
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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This is Dr Amit. Let me help you in this case Treatment for rib fractures will depend on the severity of the fracture. Many rib fractures are incomplete fractures that will heal on their own over time. Pain relieving medications like diclofenac, brufen etc. may be necessary to manage your symptoms. While a broken arm can be immobilized in a cast and sling, there is no effective means of immobilizing a fractured rib. In addition to it deep breathing, physical therapy under the guidance of physiotherapist and applications of ice will be useful
This is Dr Amit. Let me help you in this case Treatment for rib fractures will depend on the severity of the fracture. Many rib fractures are incomplete fractures that will heal on their own over time. Pain relieving medications like diclofenac, brufen etc. may be necessary to manage your symptoms. While a broken arm can be immobilized in a cast and sling, there is no effective means of immobilizing a fractured rib. In addition to it deep breathing, physical therapy under the guidance of physiotherapist and applications of ice will be useful
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