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Is Sharp Back Pain While Taking Deep Breaths A Concern?

I have a sharp pain in my back near my floating rib. I don t know if it s a muscle spasm or what. I injured it 3 days ago and it still hurts. The pain hurts when I laugh and take deep breaths. However there s no discoloration or swelling in the area. I can t sit up out of bed because it hurts so bad. What do you think it is?
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

The most likely cause of the pain is muscular injury. Even if there is bruising of a rib the treatment would be mostly the same unless there is shortness of breath.

Treatment would generally consist of : (1) avoiding any aggravating factors eg take small breaths instead of deep breaths, use a cough suppressant if you have a cough

(2)anti inflammatory pain killers such as cataflam, naproxen, ibuprofen

(3)if you can pin point the area, apply a warm compress to the area for 15 to 20 mins, 2 to 3 times daily

In most cases, the pain should resolve in 1 to 2 weeks.

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Is Sharp Back Pain While Taking Deep Breaths A Concern?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The most likely cause of the pain is muscular injury. Even if there is bruising of a rib the treatment would be mostly the same unless there is shortness of breath. Treatment would generally consist of : (1) avoiding any aggravating factors eg take small breaths instead of deep breaths, use a cough suppressant if you have a cough (2)anti inflammatory pain killers such as cataflam, naproxen, ibuprofen (3)if you can pin point the area, apply a warm compress to the area for 15 to 20 mins, 2 to 3 times daily In most cases, the pain should resolve in 1 to 2 weeks. I hope this helps