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Feeling Pain After Squeezing Tightly. On Aleve And Mortrin. Could It Be Due To Pulled Muscles?
Question: Hello, I am A 44 year old five foot 2 inch female who is 180 pounds. My 14 year old son came up behind me about a week ago and squeezed me tightly and tried to pick me up. I immediately felt a sharp pain on my right side that was very strong pain. I am still in pain about a week later. I am assuming I pulled a muscle. I have been taking Aleve, Mortrin adn Byayer back and body but I am still in pain. What is the next step? I feel the pain constantly mildly then a sharp pain if I hiccup, move, stretch, etc. Thank you!
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It most probably seems like a cracked rib with hairline fracture.
Get an X XXXXXXX chest (PA view) done.
Take rest.
You can take a good cough syrup and do steam inhalations.
Hot fomentation on the pain site and application of anti inflammatory gels will also help. You can use a chest belt for relief. Healing usually takes 3-4 weeks.
Consult your physician regarding the same and analgesics like paracetamol and diclofenac can be taken along with appropriate muscle relaxants after his advise.
Get well soon.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
It most probably seems like a cracked rib with hairline fracture.
Get an X XXXXXXX chest (PA view) done.
Take rest.
You can take a good cough syrup and do steam inhalations.
Hot fomentation on the pain site and application of anti inflammatory gels will also help. You can use a chest belt for relief. Healing usually takes 3-4 weeks.
Consult your physician regarding the same and analgesics like paracetamol and diclofenac can be taken along with appropriate muscle relaxants after his advise.
Get well soon.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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