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Suggest Treatment For Rib Pain While Coughing Post Injury

Hi, I had a fall down some outside stair s almost 2 weeks ago and feel like i have bruised or fractured my ribs on my right side. My side crashed into some metal railings as I fell so I think this is what has caused the problem. I have a lot of pain in my rib area and find it difficult to cough/sneeze/laugh/bend down and lie down. One thing I am concerned about is that I have no bruising. Please can you tell me what you think may be wrong ? Many thanks for your time and advice. Ros
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Hi,

The fall you describe can cause injury to underlying rib...causing painful chest movements.

You need x-ray chest done to pinpoint the site & type of injury followed by suitable treatment (fixing chest wall by using adhesive plaster to minimise movements/surgical fixing if needful) along with pain medicine & calcium, vitamin D supplement as advised by an orthopedic surgeon. Till then take rest, an oil massage of the part, take Ibuprofen for pain relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Rib Pain While Coughing Post Injury

Hi, The fall you describe can cause injury to underlying rib...causing painful chest movements. You need x-ray chest done to pinpoint the site & type of injury followed by suitable treatment (fixing chest wall by using adhesive plaster to minimise movements/surgical fixing if needful) along with pain medicine & calcium, vitamin D supplement as advised by an orthopedic surgeon. Till then take rest, an oil massage of the part, take Ibuprofen for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician