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Suggest Treatment For Right-sided Ribs Bruising Along With Severe Pain

My ribs are bruised on the right side. front and back. I had an MRI. No broken ribs. I have 5 mg prednisone. How should I take this for my ribs. I am in such enormous pain. They gave me pain meds at the urgent care place. but not helping much.
Fri, 29 Sep 2023
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Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

It is necessary performing further tests to investigate on the possible causes underlying your symptoms:
- Complete blood count
- PCR for inflammation
- FR for arthritis
- Uric acid plasma levels
- A chest X-ray study is necessary
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Cardiologist,  Dr. Ilir Sharka's  Response
Hello,

Your symptoms could be related to costochondritis. In such case Ibuprofen can help. I recommend performing inflammation tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR) and a chest X-ray study.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Right-sided Ribs Bruising Along With Severe Pain

Hello, It is necessary performing further tests to investigate on the possible causes underlying your symptoms: - Complete blood count - PCR for inflammation - FR for arthritis - Uric acid plasma levels - A chest X-ray study is necessary You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist