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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In Left Lung After Rib Injury?

I fell approximately 12 feet off a ladder 9 days ago. Xrays showed thst my ribs were not boke. I still have pain, but not as bad as it was. But now when I take a deep breathe it feels like bubbles are in my left lung. Feels really weird. Can u explain???
Fri, 8 May 2020
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

Even though X-ray is not revealing bone injury, definitely muscles micro or bone micro-injury is common, which may not be identified. You need plaster over ribs which gives rest over adjoining muscle.

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

Regards,
Dr. Suneel, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Pain And Discomfort In Left Lung After Rib Injury?

Hi, Even though X-ray is not revealing bone injury, definitely muscles micro or bone micro-injury is common, which may not be identified. You need plaster over ribs which gives rest over adjoining muscle. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Suneel, Internal Medicine Specialist