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Minor swelling of one of the Rib bone

2021-05-12 04:24:53
I was playing cricket and I got his by the ball on my left side of the ribs and I can feel the swelling of one the the ribs muscles. The pain is not intolerable. But I feel pain only when I liye down or try to get up after sleeping, coughing or sneezing. How do I reduce the pain and increase the healing speed?
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Repost with duration of injury. Get a Chest X-ray done to rule out fracture.

Answered2021-05-12 18:00:39

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Answered2021-05-12 05:02:33

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May be it's a minor fracture , It will heal on its own in few weeks Avoid straining the chest and abdomen Take rest Chest immobilizer can be used Volini spray Hot water bags Take paracetamol for pain Consult if no relief

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