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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Severe Pain In Ribs After An Injury?

i am 350 pounds but very strong and can easily touch my toes and lift my own wieght, i fell flat on my back 2 weeks ago, it felt like i broke my ribs but exray said no broken bones, but in the morning i feel not to bad just a bit of pulling on my left side ribs, but by night time im almost in tears, i ve been off work for 2 weeks and dont know what to say anymore when asked when i can return to work ...i lift on 50 pounds hoses and drive tank trucks pls help, how long should this pain stick around
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

It may be due to rib fracture.

For further assessment you may require chest x ray, pulmonary function test after chest physician consultation.

For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen.

Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition.

Continue breathing exercises.

Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam kale
Family and general physician
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Severe Pain In Ribs After An Injury?

Hello, It may be due to rib fracture. For further assessment you may require chest x ray, pulmonary function test after chest physician consultation. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen. Further treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. Continue breathing exercises. Hope I have answered your query... Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam kale Family and general physician