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After Batting With A Heavier Bat, Felt A Tear In The Rib Cage. Hurts To Laugh, Sneeze. Now Swollen. Hernia Or Muscle Tear?

Hi, I am 42 years old and was in the batting cage with my kids hitting balls. I picked a slightly heavier bat after going through a few rounds of 10 balls. I took about 10 swings and then in the middle of my last swing i felt a tear or rip in my left side below my rib cage. I dont know if that is a hernia injury or a muscle tear. It hurts to laugh, sneeze, cough or move in different positions. It happened on Friday of last week. It seems to be swollen in that area as well. Any adivice before I go pay lots of money?
Sat, 18 May 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello
Thanks for posting your query.
From description it seems to be muscle strain. I suggest you to give rest to affected area. Avoid lifting weight and exercises that involves painful muscles.you can take ibuprofen as and when required to reduce pain and inflammation .Doing hot fomatation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful.
Hope this will helps you.
Regards.
Dr Saurabh gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.
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After Batting With A Heavier Bat, Felt A Tear In The Rib Cage. Hurts To Laugh, Sneeze. Now Swollen. Hernia Or Muscle Tear?

Hello Thanks for posting your query. From description it seems to be muscle strain. I suggest you to give rest to affected area. Avoid lifting weight and exercises that involves painful muscles.you can take ibuprofen as and when required to reduce pain and inflammation .Doing hot fomatation and applying muscle relaxant gel will be helpful. Hope this will helps you. Regards. Dr Saurabh gupta. Orthopaedic Surgeon.