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I fell down from stairs

2017-05-27 10:56:01
I fell down from stairs removed x ray and ct scan it showed facture in 9th rib doctor advised rest for 1 month only on calcium tablets now but the pain persist I am wearing a lp belt during day time any other treatment
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Fracture rib is managed conservatively. But pain will gradually decrease over a period of 3-4weeks. Moreover it increases while coughing, on taking deep respiration,turning sideward on bed, sneezing. Analgesics can be taken for 5-7days and then sos.
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