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Bulge Formed On Ribs While Pushing Weight, Painful. Had Separated Cartilage In Ribs Years Ago. Suggestions?
Many years ago I separated the cartilage in my ribs. Healed up just fine, but a few years ago a bulge formed on the ribs and when I was pushing on a heavy object at work it sort of popped out farther and hurt quite a bit.In the few years since then it has grown to the size of a golf ball and has been lately painfull - no other symtoms.
Fri, 16 Aug 2013
Hello,
Trauma to the ribs heals well on its own.
But what concerns he is the swelling and pain at the area.
In this situation I would advise my patient to
Give rest to the area
Analgesic for pain.
X ray/ CT scan of the chest to find the cause of the swelling and treatment will be based of the cause of the swelling.
Trauma to the ribs heals well on its own.
But what concerns he is the swelling and pain at the area.
In this situation I would advise my patient to
Give rest to the area
Analgesic for pain.
X ray/ CT scan of the chest to find the cause of the swelling and treatment will be based of the cause of the swelling.
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