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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Ribs

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Posted on Wed, 7 Jun 2017
Question: I was doing pilates on a piece of equipment that required me to bend on my right side over a bench waist high covered covered in leather and grasp the bars forward around one arms length on my right side. I felt a PULL and jumped off and felt a tightening below my ribs on the right side. The first day it wasn't to bad but now it is 7 days and I am still feeling pain in the lower right side and towards the back of my rib cage.What should I do. Marcey
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Muscle sprain, rest, NSAIDS, Muscle relaxants

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description and history, it's a muscle sprain. NSAIDs like piroxicam in combination with muscle relaxants such as tizanidine can be advised. Most likely the discomfort will resolve. If it persists or there is difficulty in breathing then x rays can be advised. Most probably they won't be required. Rest, NSAIDS and muscle relaxants alone would suffice.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (28 minutes later)
This sounds right. Is Piroxicam and Tizanidine a prescription medication or over the counter?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Try for over the counter. If not, then get a prescription.

Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Ribs

Brief Answer: Muscle sprain, rest, NSAIDS, Muscle relaxants Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome I appreciate your concern Based on your description and history, it's a muscle sprain. NSAIDs like piroxicam in combination with muscle relaxants such as tizanidine can be advised. Most likely the discomfort will resolve. If it persists or there is difficulty in breathing then x rays can be advised. Most probably they won't be required. Rest, NSAIDS and muscle relaxants alone would suffice. Let me know if you have any query Wishing you best of health Thanks