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How To Ascertain That My Ribs Are Fractured?
Hello 3 days ago I hurt myself at the gym doing 120LB dumbell presses,at the end of my set my right arm gave out and one of the 120LB dumbells fell on my right side of my chest awkwardly.I felt something give that didnt feel normal ..atm I only have pains when i breathe deeply or push with all my weight or lift heavy objects.
Are my ribs fractured or bruised?I would go get the x ray but I know with rib injurys theres nothing you can do but rest and give it time.
Are my ribs fractured or bruised?I would go get the x ray but I know with rib injurys theres nothing you can do but rest and give it time.
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
hi, i read your question and understand your concerns.
there are two possibilities.
1) there may be injury and bruises of soft tissues and muscles for which pain killers like ibuprofen and muscles relaxant tizanidine will help you.
2) for rib fractures you need a digital x-ray of chest to confirm the diagnoses and painkiller like ibuprofen muscles relaxant and calcium+vit D supplement is needed
and you will need bed rest for about 15 days.
i suggest you to get an x-ray chest and consult orthopedic surgeon to confirm the diagnosis and put you on treatment.
hope this answers your question.
please don't hesitate in writing to us.
wish you good health.
there are two possibilities.
1) there may be injury and bruises of soft tissues and muscles for which pain killers like ibuprofen and muscles relaxant tizanidine will help you.
2) for rib fractures you need a digital x-ray of chest to confirm the diagnoses and painkiller like ibuprofen muscles relaxant and calcium+vit D supplement is needed
and you will need bed rest for about 15 days.
i suggest you to get an x-ray chest and consult orthopedic surgeon to confirm the diagnosis and put you on treatment.
hope this answers your question.
please don't hesitate in writing to us.
wish you good health.
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