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Is Pain Under The Ribs Due To A Fall Be A Serious Problem?
I had a fall about a week ago, lower right side and back, just above waist - xray showed not broken bones - I wonder what else may have happened, I am very sore right side, just under ribs and into stomach, but bruise was on the right side about under ribs to side? What is there I could have hurt?
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain under the ribs due to a fall . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like intercostal muscles strain , gallstones , costochondritis
, damaged liver or reflux of acid . Sometimes broken rib also hurt some organ like liver which can cause pain or can also cause hematoma in skin . I would suggest you to con sult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray or physical examination. Doctor may also order ultrasound . Doctor may prescribe breathing exercises to help you breathe more deeply because shallow breathing can put you at risk of developing pneumonia. Doctor may also doctors use compression wraps that is elastic bandages that you can wrap around your chest to help splint and immobilize the area. Doctor may also drain hematoma and prescribe anti coagulant . For now take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain under the ribs due to a fall . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like intercostal muscles strain , gallstones , costochondritis
, damaged liver or reflux of acid . Sometimes broken rib also hurt some organ like liver which can cause pain or can also cause hematoma in skin . I would suggest you to con sult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order X-ray or physical examination. Doctor may also order ultrasound . Doctor may prescribe breathing exercises to help you breathe more deeply because shallow breathing can put you at risk of developing pneumonia. Doctor may also doctors use compression wraps that is elastic bandages that you can wrap around your chest to help splint and immobilize the area. Doctor may also drain hematoma and prescribe anti coagulant . For now take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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