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What Is The Treatment For Tender Ribs After Been Attacked?
I was attacked on May 28, 2012 and was head-butted into my sternum and slammed up against a hard object. My ribs have been tender and sore since. I did not receive medical care (no insurance) so I don't know the extent (bruised or fractured). Is this normal?
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Mukesh Chugh's Response
Hi Thanks for writing your query After going through your suffering, the pain could be of because of muscle injury/rib fracture may be relieved by following measure along with the drugs like ibuprofen- 1. Avoiding unnecessary exercise or activities that make the symptoms worse; avoid contact sports until there is improvement in symptoms, and then return to normal activities only as tolerated. 2. Rib belt along with hot water fomentation helps. you will get over your pain in 3-4 weeks time. If the problem persists you may see a doctor to rule out the other possibilities. Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care and wish you good health Regards Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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What Is The Treatment For Tender Ribs After Been Attacked?
Hi Thanks for writing your query After going through your suffering, the pain could be of because of muscle injury/rib fracture may be relieved by following measure along with the drugs like ibuprofen- 1. Avoiding unnecessary exercise or activities that make the symptoms worse; avoid contact sports until there is improvement in symptoms, and then return to normal activities only as tolerated. 2. Rib belt along with hot water fomentation helps. you will get over your pain in 3-4 weeks time. If the problem persists you may see a doctor to rule out the other possibilities. Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Take care and wish you good health Regards Dr.chugh http://bit.ly/drmchugh