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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Back And Front Side Of The Ribs

I fell a couple weeks ago and hit my back right rib and the front area under my breast bone is killing me. The last couple days it felt better but today I went to my chiropractor and he said a rib in the back was sticking out -I even felt it. He adjusted it andr now it hurts in front again. What do I do?
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are mostly having rib fracture due to blunt chest trauma.
First confirmation, you should definitely get done chest x ray. Chest x ray wil also identify if internal lung damage is there or not.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for this lung injury.
Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
6. Wear rib belt to prevent minimal mobilization of affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright within 2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Back And Front Side Of The Ribs

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are mostly having rib fracture due to blunt chest trauma. First confirmation, you should definitely get done chest x ray. Chest x ray wil also identify if internal lung damage is there or not. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for this lung injury. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 3. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 6. Wear rib belt to prevent minimal mobilization of affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright within 2 weeks. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.