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What Can I Do To My Ribs Which Overlapped While Boxing?

I experienced a punch to the ribs while boxing. When I twisted to the left, a rib felt like it overlapped the other and clicked back into place. Now there's a noticeable bump on the lower rib on my left side. Is this simply a bruise? A disslocation? I've treated it with ice so far and a topical muscle diclofenac gel.
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for writing your query
After going through your suffering, the pain could be because of fracture of rib /muscle injury may be relieved by following measure along with the drugs like ibuprofen-
1. Avoiding unnecessary exercise or activities that make the symptoms worse; avoid contact sports until there is improvement in symptoms, and then return to normal activities only as tolerated.
2. Rib belt along with hot water fomentation helps.
If the problem persists you may see a doctor to rule out the fracture.
Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care and wish you good health
Regards
Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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What Can I Do To My Ribs Which Overlapped While Boxing?

Hi Thanks for writing your query After going through your suffering, the pain could be because of fracture of rib /muscle injury may be relieved by following measure along with the drugs like ibuprofen- 1. Avoiding unnecessary exercise or activities that make the symptoms worse; avoid contact sports until there is improvement in symptoms, and then return to normal activities only as tolerated. 2. Rib belt along with hot water fomentation helps. If the problem persists you may see a doctor to rule out the fracture. Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care and wish you good health Regards Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh