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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Tenderness In Rib Area
I fell pretty hard hit my rt side rib area. I had old injury to ribs same side years ago fx. It s been 12 days now pain has gotten worse can t lay down. Bending walking turning increase the pain. It s up in my pec area same side all the way mid ribs... breathing hurts n now stomachs swollen n tight. .... any ideas?
hi, Thanks for writing in to HCM. Kindly consult a orthopaedician immediately to get a Xray of the chest. It is important to visualise any minor fractures in the rib. Also an Ultrasonography of the abdomen will help us know if there is any soft tisuue damage or any haematomas. Rgards, Dr.Riyanka
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Suggest Remedy For Pain And Tenderness In Rib Area
hi, Thanks for writing in to HCM. Kindly consult a orthopaedician immediately to get a Xray of the chest. It is important to visualise any minor fractures in the rib. Also an Ultrasonography of the abdomen will help us know if there is any soft tisuue damage or any haematomas. Rgards, Dr.Riyanka