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How Can Pain In The Ribs Be Treated?
rib pain
I was working on the brakes on my truck and layed on my side for a long time.My ribs started hurting the next day.An have been hurting for about three weeks now.I work at lowes and so I don't know if that's why its taking so long to get better.Also my ribs hurt more when its time to lay down and go to sleep.So I'm hope its not Something eternal .Last of all its on my right side last rib going to down to my feet.
I was working on the brakes on my truck and layed on my side for a long time.My ribs started hurting the next day.An have been hurting for about three weeks now.I work at lowes and so I don't know if that's why its taking so long to get better.Also my ribs hurt more when its time to lay down and go to sleep.So I'm hope its not Something eternal .Last of all its on my right side last rib going to down to my feet.
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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Thanks for writing your query
After going through your suffering, the pain could be of costochondritis (painful when ribs are pressed), may be relieved by following measure along with the drugs like ibuprofen-
1. Avoiding unnecessary exercise or activities that make the symptoms worse; avoid contact sports until there is improvement in symptoms, and then return to normal activities only as tolerated.
2. Rib belt along with hot water fomentation helps.
If the problem persists you may see a doctor to rule out the other possibilities.
Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care and wish you good health
Regards
Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Thanks for writing your query
After going through your suffering, the pain could be of costochondritis (painful when ribs are pressed), may be relieved by following measure along with the drugs like ibuprofen-
1. Avoiding unnecessary exercise or activities that make the symptoms worse; avoid contact sports until there is improvement in symptoms, and then return to normal activities only as tolerated.
2. Rib belt along with hot water fomentation helps.
If the problem persists you may see a doctor to rule out the other possibilities.
Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care and wish you good health
Regards
Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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