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What Causes Sharp Pain Inside Rib-cage After Practicing Martial Arts?

i take martial arts. i was practicing rolling. and i messed up but i didnt notice any other pain except impact from hitting the floor. i got home and suddenly a sharp pain from the inside of the ribcage near my under arm began to hurt. there is no swelling and/or bruising. when i pushed down on each eib there was no pain. it slightly hurts when breathing heavily. i lay down on my bed and it hurts turning.
Any clue what is affecting me?
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury.
X ray of chest can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.
Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Causes Sharp Pain Inside Rib-cage After Practicing Martial Arts?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray of chest can be done to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing a Good Health. Take care.