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What Causes Pain In Ribs While Laughing And Coughing After Falling Down?

I was at the lake and I was tubing, I took A pretty nasty fall while tubing. Ever since it hurts to pull anything/ lift anything and even bend down to pick something up. My rib hurts on the right side to breathe, laugh, cough, and even sneeze, any idea if it is broken or bruise? Also what will help it?
posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2015
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Hello

Thanks for writing to us;

I have studied your case with diligence.
As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion.
Rib contusion is not always visible on x ray or MRI .You may need to do HRCT to see details of injury.
Endoscopic study will rule out reflux disease.

Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt.
You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
Regards
Dr Vaibhav

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What Causes Pain In Ribs While Laughing And Coughing After Falling Down?

Hello Thanks for writing to us; I have studied your case with diligence. As per your history of trauma there is possibility of rib contusion. Rib contusion is not always visible on x ray or MRI .You may need to do HRCT to see details of injury. Endoscopic study will rule out reflux disease. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care Regards Dr Vaibhav