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What Causes Backache On The Left Side?
I fell on my left side onto a bench 2 days ago - it kind of knocked the wind out of me-. My lower ribs from the middle of my side to a little ways into my back is painful. It s uncomfortable when I take a deep breath but it s not severe pain. Ino pain when I m sitting but when I get up I have moderate pain. I have taken Advil and am putting ice pack on it. There is no blood in my urine or stool - I m assuming I bruised my rib(s) and just need to take it easy - how long before I can start lifting agiain
Mon, 4 Sep 2017
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Your symptoms are suggestive of bruised ribs. It takes 3-4 weeks for bruised ribs to completely heal.
You can resume lifting weights in 3 weeks if the pain has completely subsided.
Continue advil, apply ice and take adequate rest.
The pain will likely start decreasing in 2 weeks and fully subside in 3-4 weeks.
Hope this answers your questions
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Dr.Lekshmi
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern
Your symptoms are suggestive of bruised ribs. It takes 3-4 weeks for bruised ribs to completely heal.
You can resume lifting weights in 3 weeks if the pain has completely subsided.
Continue advil, apply ice and take adequate rest.
The pain will likely start decreasing in 2 weeks and fully subside in 3-4 weeks.
Hope this answers your questions
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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