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What Are The Symptoms Of Complications Due To A Ribcage Fracture?
I was released yesterday from the er due to a bad fall that potentially cracked a rib I have been taking nsaids as well as low dose lortab and was curious to what symptoms I need to look for as far as the situation worsening as I am still in severe pain in general as well as when I breath in?
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Hello,
Single rib fracture does not cause many problems apart from pain.
As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and plan for a CT thorax.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Single rib fracture does not cause many problems apart from pain.
As of now, you can use analgesics/anti-inflammatory combination like aceclofenac/serratiopeptidase for symptomatic relief.
If symptoms persist better to consult a general surgeon and plan for a CT thorax.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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