Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain Below The Ribs After An Injury?

Hi, I fell a week ago and thought I fractured a rib on my left side. I went to the dr to have it checked out and was told to ice it and take ibuprofen. The last day or two I ve been having moderate to severe pain in the area just below my ribs. There is no bruise, which is strange bc I bruise very easily. Applying pressure causes the pain to increase, as does laying on the left side and certain movements. Could this be something more serious?
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello dear
I understand your concern
Your pain could be due to the muscle pull due to injury, rib fracture and damage to internal organ.
For safer side you can go for Xray and USG scan to rule out above cause if you have not undergone.
Take following advises:
Tablet diclofenac plus seritopepetidase three times a day
Apply warm pad application
Take bed rest for 4-5 days.
Avoid exertion and activity that cause pain and do not lies on the injured side
Apply local analgesic gel like volini
Wear elastic crepe bandage to support the breathing.
Hope this may help you

Contact HCM for further health query
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain Below The Ribs After An Injury?

Hello dear I understand your concern Your pain could be due to the muscle pull due to injury, rib fracture and damage to internal organ. For safer side you can go for Xray and USG scan to rule out above cause if you have not undergone. Take following advises: Tablet diclofenac plus seritopepetidase three times a day Apply warm pad application Take bed rest for 4-5 days. Avoid exertion and activity that cause pain and do not lies on the injured side Apply local analgesic gel like volini Wear elastic crepe bandage to support the breathing. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar