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Should The ER Be Visited For A Bruise Under The Rib Cage?

I fell two weeks ago, after a few days I noticed I was real tender under my left ribs , more in the side area and each day it has gotten worse and I take(prescribed by a reputable pain clinic) strong pain meds everyday and I m becoming concerned that this is something besides a bruised rib... should I be checked at my local ER... and no I do not need... anything for pain, sorry but DR.s in this area would assume that s the only reason someone with a pain issue come in !?
Sat, 4 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Only a bruise shows a soft tissue injury. If there is no pain then no need to worry.

I hope this information has been helpful for you.

Regards,

Dr. Praveen Tayal
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Should The ER Be Visited For A Bruise Under The Rib Cage?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Only a bruise shows a soft tissue injury. If there is no pain then no need to worry. I hope this information has been helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal