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Suggest A Remedy For Persistent Pain In Ribs Post Injury

Hi there, I have hurt my ribs on the right side boogy boarding at the beach. I injured them about a month back and the pain was intense to begin with. The pain has improved but a month later it still hurts laying on that side when I sleep. I was aware that not a lot can be done for broken ribs, even though this hasn t been confirmed as such. What do you suggest I do?? Thank you very much, Hayden
posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2016
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Hi thanks for contacting HCM...

Noted according to your complaint three possibility is present......
1.muscular strain
2.rib feature
3.costochondritis....

Here for muscular pain and costochondritis rest is taken and analgesic useful....

Costochondritis means inflammation of ribs particularly cartilage ....

For rib fracture you have to do chest x ray...

If need compression bandage applied.....

Meanwhile .......
Take rest.
Avoid heavy exercise
Avoid heavy weight lift
Hot compress useful
Avoid movement that lead pain...

Hope your concern solved
Take care

Dr.Parth
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Suggest A Remedy For Persistent Pain In Ribs Post Injury

Hi thanks for contacting HCM... Noted according to your complaint three possibility is present...... 1.muscular strain 2.rib feature 3.costochondritis.... Here for muscular pain and costochondritis rest is taken and analgesic useful.... Costochondritis means inflammation of ribs particularly cartilage .... For rib fracture you have to do chest x ray... If need compression bandage applied..... Meanwhile ....... Take rest. Avoid heavy exercise Avoid heavy weight lift Hot compress useful Avoid movement that lead pain... Hope your concern solved Take care Dr.Parth