Fell On Chest. Having Pain Along Ribcage When Stretching And Taking A Deep Breath. Anything Serious?

Posted on Mon, 13 May 2013

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Question : I fell flat on my chest a couple days ago. (I tripped) Today I started having pain along my ribcage on the right side. It is more painful when I lean over, stretch and when I take a very deep breath. It is painful when I press on the area. Have I cracked my rib?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (2 hours later)

Hi
Due to trauma to the chest wall,pain is present.It is of musculoskeletal in nature.
Rib fracture is confirmed by X XXXXXXX
Please take X XXXXXXX chest - AP View.
You XXXXXXX take x XXXXXXX chest - PA view for any collection around the lungs.
Till then please take Skeletal muscle relaxant tablet.
If you come back with x XXXXXXX reports,i will clarify further
Regards

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