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What Could It Be If Having Stabbing Pain In Right Side When I Take A Deep Breaths Or Burp, Cough, Sneeze Afterfalling Off A Ladder?
One week ago, I fell about 3 foot off a ladder and hit the lower right side of my back on a table. I have a huge purple contusion. It has been very sore and painful.. I am now having a very sharp stabbing pain in my right side when I take a deep breaths or burp, cough, sneeze. I went to the dr., he put me on a muscle relaxer and pain meds. He did not do an xray. Any ideas what it might be?
Sat, 1 Feb 2014
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The stabbing pain on the right side that you have is suggestive of an injury to the area. It can be due to a fractured rib or a soft tissue injury. Using a chest belt will help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The stabbing pain on the right side that you have is suggestive of an injury to the area. It can be due to a fractured rib or a soft tissue injury. Using a chest belt will help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal ,
drtayal72@gmail.com
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