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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Ribs After Injury
Question: My 13 years old son injured suffered a elbow to the ribs while playing soccer. His ribs are sore after one week. I am not sure if I should be concerned about any fracture or what I can do for him ?
Brief Answer:
no need to be worried
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
I dont think there is a need to see doctor and do xrays since even rib fracture wont change treatment. Such injuries are common and he probably had thorax and intercostal muscle contusion . For this it is typical that pain persist for up to 2 weeks, and pain is usually more intensive after 3-4 days that initially. AFter 1 week,pain should subside gradualy. he must rest, take ibuprofen 2x400mg, and avoid shallow breathing. YOu can also apply some local creams for pain such as "deep relief" or "diclofenac gel" Wish you good health. Regards
no need to be worried
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
I dont think there is a need to see doctor and do xrays since even rib fracture wont change treatment. Such injuries are common and he probably had thorax and intercostal muscle contusion . For this it is typical that pain persist for up to 2 weeks, and pain is usually more intensive after 3-4 days that initially. AFter 1 week,pain should subside gradualy. he must rest, take ibuprofen 2x400mg, and avoid shallow breathing. YOu can also apply some local creams for pain such as "deep relief" or "diclofenac gel" Wish you good health. Regards
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