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What Causes Sore Under Armpit And Pain In Ribs After Falling Down?
I am 55, today while running on a dirt path I stumbled on a stone. couldn t catch my balance and fell to the ground. My left arm was tucked underneith me and landed on my left side. I still felt pain in my ribs. They are sore just under the armpit. I weigh 240 LBS. Should I be alarmed
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What Causes Sore Under Armpit And Pain In Ribs After Falling Down?
Hi, An injury like this can lead to Fracture in the ribs. I suggest you get X rays of the ribs ASAP. Take painkillers and muscle relaxants. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon