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How Can Broken Ribs Be Treated?
I have 6 broken ribs on my right side...trail riding my horse triiped we went down hard on rocks an broke the Oct23rd 2016...Doctor today increased Gabapentin from 600 daily to 1800 daily....gulb...will that hurt me? your system says my email addy is invalid...not true as it is valid I have been using it for years even today....
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, ribs heal spontaneously, with no surgical intervention needed.
Using OTC analgesics like Acetaminophen can be helpful alongside gabapentin. Chest X-ray can be needed if any shortness of breath is experienced.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
Based on the history you have shared, ribs heal spontaneously, with no surgical intervention needed.
Using OTC analgesics like Acetaminophen can be helpful alongside gabapentin. Chest X-ray can be needed if any shortness of breath is experienced.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin,
General & Family Physician
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