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What symptoms will I get with possible broken rib pain under my breast shooting to my shoulder can't sleep

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Get it checked out by a MD consultant physician in person for further evaluation and management. It's not broken ribs unless you had a trauma. Without E ...  Read More

I had three of my ribs broken about four months ago and I still am having the sharp pains in my sides and chest.

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You need clinical evaluation as to when is the pain occuring and where. If the fracture has united or not. ...  Read More

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I was in a car accident 2 years ago fractures 3 of my ribs on my right side i recentlt just got off antibiotics because of a chronic cough but from coughing so much now my right side ribs hurt so much again i feel like they are broken again

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Consult a chest specialist ...  Read More

I fell of a jetski yesterday and I am positive i have broken some ribs. I can’t move or breathe properly, it hurts to touch or to lay down or walk or sit. Should i go to a hospital? What can they do? I have been taking paracetemol every four hours

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Try : 1. Local ice pack application. 2. Deep inspiration/ expiration exercises. 3. Medications like identical K2 and Enzomac will help. 4. Do Not sleep over inured area. ...  Read More

I have a broken rib and my doctor gave me pain meds. it's kind of a long story, but my abusive mom took my pain meds away. Is there anything I can do for pain while at school? My school nurse doesn't give over the counter pain meds because of cost.

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Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ...  Read More

Dear sir, My father got accident yesterday after examined doctor said right hand side ribs are broken 4 week bedrest he prescribed. Is it normally will recover by bedrest. Please advise.

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Rib fractures heal by itself.It's just painful in 1st week. Rest for 1 week only.he can roam around no need for bed rest .no need for prolong rest. Have painkillers for a week. Deep breathing exercise ...  Read More

Fractured my 10th rib on my left side from a fall. How long do I need to wait before it is safe for me to drive and go to work. It has only been 6 days since I fell.

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You can drive and go to work anytime you are comfortable. Just do breathing exercises. Apply hot water compression locally. Pain will go by 4 weeks. ...  Read More

Hi, My uncle works in Fire brigade. Before 3 days, one tree branch fell on him which broke 2 of his lower ribs. He is aged 52 with no medical condition. What is the the best recommended method for him to get it healed without a surgery. Please help. Thank you.

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Hi Hope he is doing well In cases with rib fracture it is better to rule out damages to any internal organs and there is no major displacement of the fracture fragments And it's important to evaluat ...  Read More

I fell and landed on my left side - ribs - I caught them with my full weight on the corner or a dresser. It felt ok but just now it felt like something popped and now it hurts a lot more and is hard to move. I can still breath fine but certain movements give me sharp stabbing pains in that side.

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Hello there... I would request you to undergo proper investigation like X-ray for better diagnostic and treatment. Thanks. ...  Read More

Can broken ribs as a child affect them later in life? My EX husband broke SEVEN of my daughter's ribs when she was eight months old. She's now fourteen years old. Up until yesterday, she's had zero issues. All of a sudden, she just started to hurt in her chest, ribs and back. The doctors can't figure it out, so I was wondering if her injuries as a

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No ...there is no relation of fracture then and pain now. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am noticing since few days when my wife started sleep her breathing is stopped for 15-20 seconds..she is unable to breathe,one day she was fainted due to broken breathe.in that situation she is helpless.. earlier it happened in a month but now it's happening every second day..it happened just before I am writing this and it happens

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kindly connect..need to evaluate her for osa ...  Read More

In December I had some stomach issues and decided to change my lifestyle. So I have been trying to sleep early, its been two months and I can't sleep properly. My sleep gets broken after 2-3 hrs and even a small sound irritates me. I am not getting 8 hrs of sleep and it's affecting my day to day routine. I usually sleeps 10pm and sleep comes at 12a

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It happens when you try to change schedule . Are you on any medication ?? Do you exercise ? ...  Read More

"Each film coated tablet contains" If this is mentioned on medicine package Is this medicine can be broken or not Can this medicine be taken half or not

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Connect please ...  Read More

From past 2 days am getting pain on right side of my rib cage while breathing, and prior to that I did a chest x ray(general health checkup) nothing was seen in that. And while sleeping if I sleep on to the right side I feel that pain on the rib, i don't know why and to which doctor I need to consult?

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Pain on the right side of rib cage during breathing indicate that you have some infection or Inflammation in your body. Please take consultation for correct diagnosis and best treatment. ...  Read More

My doctor wasnt available at the time I took the X photos and it's hurting me and swollen I'm worried, is this broken or fine? I'm so worried

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No fracture ...  Read More

Got hit in ribs three months ago and suffered contusion as x ray is normal.Now there is something hard lump on my ribs of 0.5 mm and on sleeping on side of ribs its painful.In Google its mentioned six weeks to heal so is 3 months after pain serious.breathin and sneezing able to do without pain.

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Nothing serious. ...  Read More

Recently met with accident on bike. Ribs started paining near stomach -while sleeping and Turning around. Heavy pain

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Get a Xray done for your chest. You might have fractured your lower ribs. ...  Read More

Sir i have a pain in between and at bottom of ribs from 2 months.when i touch i fell hard material like bone and and it generate pain.while sleeping and resting there is no pain.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hello All, I am feeling pain below only in my right ribs from yesterday while breathing , laughing or changing position while sleeping.. What it could be , please suggest. Thanks

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Usually it a muscular pain ...  Read More

I met with accident before 15 days and had multiple fracture including rib fracture. I am feeling severe pain from last 15 days in ribs. Taking pain killers but no benifit. Can't able to sleep. Enclosing x ray. Kindly suggest me for healing and also for get rid of rib severe pain.

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Since there are multiple rib fractures, it will take some time to heal. You should use a Rib Belt for support. As even slight movement will cause movements at fracture site, it will be better to take ...  Read More

I had an accident one week before and in x ray multiple fracture including rib fracture is noticed. I have severe pain in rib area which can be tolerated while sleeping. What to do? Kindly advice for rib fracture pain remedy pls. I m enclosing report.

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Rib fractures take 3-4 weeks to heal. However pain will go away in 2 weeks. You can do the following for pain control: Rib splinting Analgesics Avoid coughing , deep breathing , squatting , straining ...  Read More

Three weeks ago I fall down by the scooty and I always feel pain in my right ribs when I sleep and change my sleeping position. What I do.

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Try deep breathing exercises..do hot water fomentation..apply analgesic gel twice a day..it will definitely help ...  Read More

Whenever I lie down I feel pain in lower portion of my left rib I don't know exactly if it's ribs which pains or anything below that , but when I take a turn and sleep I don't feel that pain and it goes off in a minute. So it's always like I have to take a turn and sleep. Could anyone help why it would happen and what to do next.

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Can be musculoskeletal pain. Can consult me privately for proper management and prescription ...  Read More

I have slightly(less) pain in just below of Left ribs . This Pain is usually feel when I will bend done side . Can This problem is related to gastric problem? Note: I have no history of any pain in stomach, liver ,kidney , heart ,etc I have taken vaccine 2 week ago. Thank You Very much

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It could be due to muscular pain ...  Read More

I have slightly pain in Lower side of Left rib (spleen organ).Can You please tell me reasons Why this pain is occurring. I generally feel pain only when I will lift some heavy weights Note : 1. I was vaccinated 10 days before . Is vaccinations have any link with this pain 2. I have no history of any pain in my stomach, kidney ,lungs , ribs ,etc

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Vaccination doesn't cause such side effects..It might be muscle spasm.. ...  Read More

I have been feeling tenderness and soreness in my right ribs, especially in sternum, below niplar area and below the ribs. Pain often is there in middle of back also. When I press it pains in these areas, also when I sleep turning on right side, it pains in morning. I am slight nasal congestion

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Is there any difficulty of breathing noted with pain? Take antacids to relieve with the pain ...  Read More

Unbearable Pain in lower right rib cage - last 2 ribs. Not able to sleep without painkillers. Pains only while sleeping. While walking and sitting pain is less.

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ...  Read More

Hello dr. Good evening, my front ride, side 2 -3 ribs are paining from a month, and i can not lay on right side while sleeping and i am afraid to x ray as it's not safe go outside and take a test can you please advice a reason of pain.

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Probably this pain is due to vitamin d deficinecy(if any injury ruled out). So start tab. Drise 60k once a week for 3 months. Tab. Zerodol SP...... Sos for pain. If doesn't improve thn U may need t ...  Read More

Hi , 2 weeks back while doing exercise my father got strain in his right side lower ribs. It was very painful on that day but after few days pain is reduced and by sleeping on one side now other side ribs and back is paining. He tried to sleep straight but still he is getting pain in ribs he is not able to sleep straight for more than 15-20 mins. K

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Get x-ray chest once ...  Read More

He is unable to sleep. He's just broken up with his girlfriend. Although he says he has got over it, I have my concerns. He's missing classes since he stays awake and finally goes to sleep around 5am or so. He has told us about the issue.

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Get him to counseling Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling online or in person All the best ...  Read More

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