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What Causes Pain In The Left Side Of Rib Area After A Fall?
I fell down my concrete steps3 days ago and landed on my left side he rib area under the breast is very sore and I am not sure if ribs are bruised or cracked when I sleep I am in pain when I take breaths there is some pain I am taking acetaminophen and put a salonpas patch on what else should I do
Mon, 29 Mar 2021
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I recommend using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I would recommend to do a chest X-ray for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to the injury. I recommend using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. I would recommend to do a chest X-ray for further evaluation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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