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Suggest Treatment For Injury On Left Side Of Ribs After Falling
Question: I fell in the tub last night and landed on the side of it. I lander on my left side on my ribs. I heard a cracking sound. Today I am very sore and i feel a crackeling in the injured area. The pain is spreading somewhat. Should i go into to see a doctor?
Brief Answer:
you should
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
a fractured rib, unless there are complications from the lungs (like injury to the lungs with shortness of breath and pain with breathing movements), may cause pain but there is no treatment for it. You just wait until it heals.
If the rib is fractured in more than one locations then you may get into trouble. Thus, you'd better find out what happened.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
you should
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
a fractured rib, unless there are complications from the lungs (like injury to the lungs with shortness of breath and pain with breathing movements), may cause pain but there is no treatment for it. You just wait until it heals.
If the rib is fractured in more than one locations then you may get into trouble. Thus, you'd better find out what happened.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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