Rib cage pain after falling down.

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate your father in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic disorder, if there is any. -Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. -(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Use no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for the affected part- (breathing exercises). --.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta Yoga Simplified). YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY8RpRrv05g&t=9s, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAYhFcmo0Mw&t=52s --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of 6 medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.  Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)

According to your history your father hd pain in ribs due to fall may be small hairline fracture or some contusion ovr rib muscles, even there is small rib fracture dont worry it will subside slowly but tKe one month time if he feel any shortness of breath then consult near be Orthopedic hosp

Xray chest apview, wrist ap/lat

Apply ice pack , tab ultracet morning and night and breathing excerises

He might have blood clot ( contusion) in that area or rib fracture If his pain increase during deep breathing or mild cough or difficulty in breathing or chest tightness you might need an Xray or CT chest for confirmation of fracture and lung involvement Generally treatment is simple in 90% individual Analgesic ( myospas - para and muscle relaxant ) Morning and night one can help Use ice fomentation Don’t panic If symptoms worsen or not improving Consult your nearby ortho Good day