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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Ribs

I was riding my four wheeler last saturday I had to jump off causing me to land on my four arm into my lower left rib cage. Very painful all week I think I am healing ok, been resting. My concern is when I sneeze it almost brings me to my knee s and I hear a pop sound!! What is your opinion ?
posted on Tue, 13 Sep 2016
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Hello,

Severe pain in the ribs with popping sound is commonly due to slipping rib syndrome. It can also be due to hair fracture or fracture ribs.

Get physically examined to assess any swelling or inflammation, get X-Ray & Imaging tests done if required. Get treated at the earliest.

Take Acetaminophen(Tylenol), one sos when pain. You can also take Combiflam (NSAIDS), hot & cold compress to get rid of the pain.

Rib problems commonly take 4-6 weeks to get treated. Stay at rest, avoid heavy work. Take calcium-rich food or dietary supplements.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Ribs

Hello, Severe pain in the ribs with popping sound is commonly due to slipping rib syndrome. It can also be due to hair fracture or fracture ribs. Get physically examined to assess any swelling or inflammation, get X-Ray & Imaging tests done if required. Get treated at the earliest. Take Acetaminophen(Tylenol), one sos when pain. You can also take Combiflam (NSAIDS), hot & cold compress to get rid of the pain. Rib problems commonly take 4-6 weeks to get treated. Stay at rest, avoid heavy work. Take calcium-rich food or dietary supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician