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Fell Down While Playing. Facing Difficulty To Breath With Severe Pain. Have I Fractured My Rib?

Hi! how can I know if I have a fractured rib or not?? (I fell on my side while diving for a volleyball when someone dove sideways at the same time and fell on top of me..) I don t have extreme pain but I have pain when I laugh too hard or breathe from my mouth... I don t think I have anything fractured since if i did I would have been in soo much pain right?
Sat, 19 Jan 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.

It might be soft tissue injury or fracture rib.

Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.

In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid exertion and rest well.

Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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Fell Down While Playing. Facing Difficulty To Breath With Severe Pain. Have I Fractured My Rib?

Hello. Thanks for posting your query. It might be soft tissue injury or fracture rib. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid exertion and rest well. Wishing you good health... Regards. Dr Saurabh Gupta