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How Can Pain In The Rib Cage Be Treated?
I PULLED A MUSCLE ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. IT GOT BETTER AFTER ABOUT 2 WEEKS, SINCE THEN, MY LOWER LUNGS AND RIBS HURT, I HAVE BEEN LOOSING BALANCE ABOUT 1-2 TIMES A WEEK, I HAVE HAD PAIN IN MY RIGHT SHOULDER THAT GOES DOWN MY ARM WHICH MAKES MY FINGERS NUMB. MY PULLED MUSCLE WAS IN MY LOWER BACK. NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, ITS BEEN HURTING MORE EVERY DAY NOW
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Fri, 19 Jan 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Take anti-inflammatory medications such as iBuprofen three times a day. Apply heat pads. Use anti-inflammatory ointments or creams for local relief. Stretching and light exercises to bring blood to the injured area can also be useful.
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Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Take anti-inflammatory medications such as iBuprofen three times a day. Apply heat pads. Use anti-inflammatory ointments or creams for local relief. Stretching and light exercises to bring blood to the injured area can also be useful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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