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Suggest Treatment For Bump On Left Rib Cage

Hi I played football two weeks ago and took a bump to my left rib cage. It s not painful but can quite uncomfortable especially coughing, laughing, sneezing. I am unable to sleep on my left side. I have not been able to exercise since as it s to uncomfortable. Any ideas what it could be? Hopefully just muscular.
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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You could have developed blood collection or a haematoma. There may be associated rob Fractures also. Apply ice. Get an Xray. Take pain killers for 5 days.
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Suggest Treatment For Bump On Left Rib Cage

You could have developed blood collection or a haematoma. There may be associated rob Fractures also. Apply ice. Get an Xray. Take pain killers for 5 days.