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What Causes Pain In Previously Injured Ribs In A Child?
Hi My son is 6 years old and when he was 3 years old he fell on a protruding stick and a haemotoma formed on his rib. lately he complains of pain in that area when he runs or rides his bike.
should i get this checked and if so do I consult a orthapedic surgeon for the answers ?
should i get this checked and if so do I consult a orthapedic surgeon for the answers ?
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Hi...I do not think the 3 year old injury could be a reason for the pain now. It could be a muscular pain the same area incidentally or a rib problem. I suggest you see your son's pediatrician first rather than an orthopedic surgeon.
Meanwhile for pain - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Meanwhile for pain - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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