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What Are The Symptoms Of Rib Injury?
I was lying in the ground during jujitsu. My opponent dropped his knee on my chest and we both heard a pop. There was no pain or bruising. 6 days later, I still feel localized pain at spot but no ribs out of place. It hurts when my chest is pressed towards spine. Did I break or dislocate a rib? Should I get an x-ray. Also, sitting up or coughing causes no pain. Thnks
Tue, 7 Apr 2015
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You might be suffering from rib fracture and Xray is must. I would advise Xray of chest postero anterior view. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. If it's showing fracture you need to wear rib belt for one month. Start tab diclofenac 50mg twice a day for pain relief. Fracture needs time to heal which is around one month and you have to give rest to chest by means of rib belt till that period. All the best.
You might be suffering from rib fracture and Xray is must. I would advise Xray of chest postero anterior view. Visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. If it's showing fracture you need to wear rib belt for one month. Start tab diclofenac 50mg twice a day for pain relief. Fracture needs time to heal which is around one month and you have to give rest to chest by means of rib belt till that period. All the best.
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