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How To Relieve Injury Near Ribs After Falling?

I took a fall in a parking garage, six days ago. I bloodied my knees and hurt my hands. A couple of days later, I noticed that the right hand side of my rib (just under my breast was hurting. It seems to get worse every day. I just started taking some Tylenol and this afternoon affixed a prescription pain patch. I really don t want to go to a doctor. Any suggestions? Should I put cold compresses? Thank you, Pauline
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The symptoms seem to be related to the injury.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain.
I also suggest using cold compresses for local application.
I recommend to rest and avoid movements that can trigger the pain.
If the symptoms continue, I suggest to see an orthopedist.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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How To Relieve Injury Near Ribs After Falling?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I also suggest using cold compresses for local application. I recommend to rest and avoid movements that can trigger the pain. If the symptoms continue, I suggest to see an orthopedist. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician