HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Pain In The Ribs After An Injury Be Treated?

Hi there, I broke my ribs in July last year and they are still really painful if I don t any sort of exercise or lifting. The pain can last for days after this. Is there anything you can suggest that I do to prevent this happening? Also how long should it be before my ribs heal fully? Thanks
Thu, 16 Mar 2017
Report Abuse
Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
**
Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern

1. since it has been an year and the symptoms are persisting consult a chest specialist for x-ray chest [to exclude complication arising from rib fracture like pneumothorax,surgical emphysema,chest infection], till then

- chest strapping: shave the hair over lower half of the chest.Apply Tincture Benzoin. Apply 2 broad strips of sticking plaster around the injured chest for 3/4 circle [do not wrap it too tight otherwise it stops the lung from expanding and may lead to pneumonia]

- Injection Fortwin 1 cc IM: 1-2 times a day thereafter Capsule proxyvon [analgesic]: 1 thrice daily

- Tablet osteocalcium [calcium]: 1 twice daily

- For recurrent pain: intercostal nerve block, posteriorly, under the lower rib margin..
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Pain In The Ribs After An Injury Be Treated?

** Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern 1. since it has been an year and the symptoms are persisting consult a chest specialist for x-ray chest [to exclude complication arising from rib fracture like pneumothorax,surgical emphysema,chest infection], till then - chest strapping: shave the hair over lower half of the chest.Apply Tincture Benzoin. Apply 2 broad strips of sticking plaster around the injured chest for 3/4 circle [do not wrap it too tight otherwise it stops the lung from expanding and may lead to pneumonia] - Injection Fortwin 1 cc IM: 1-2 times a day thereafter Capsule proxyvon [analgesic]: 1 thrice daily - Tablet osteocalcium [calcium]: 1 twice daily - For recurrent pain: intercostal nerve block, posteriorly, under the lower rib margin..