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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Rib Cage Due To An Injury
I got elbowed on my lower r/h rib cage over the weekend. I feel pain when breathing deeply although not severe and very tender to touch below the lowest rib. I can bend from front to back without a problem but do feel pain when bending from side to side especially when going towards the left
Tue, 27 May 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Mukesh Chugh's Response
Hi Thanks for writing your query After going through your suffering, the pain could be of soft tissue injury that is painful when ribs are pressed, may be relieved by following measure along with the drugs like ibuprofen- 1. Avoiding unnecessary exercise or activities that make the symptoms worse; avoid contact sports until there is improvement in symptoms, and then return to normal activities only as tolerated. 2. Rib belt along with hot water fomentation helps. If the problem persists you may see a doctor to rule out the other possibilities. Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care and wish you good health Regards Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lower Rib Cage Due To An Injury
Hi Thanks for writing your query After going through your suffering, the pain could be of soft tissue injury that is painful when ribs are pressed, may be relieved by following measure along with the drugs like ibuprofen- 1. Avoiding unnecessary exercise or activities that make the symptoms worse; avoid contact sports until there is improvement in symptoms, and then return to normal activities only as tolerated. 2. Rib belt along with hot water fomentation helps. If the problem persists you may see a doctor to rule out the other possibilities. Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care and wish you good health Regards Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh