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Is there a remedy for rib fracture in Ayurveda . If so kindly help me out with some references .....

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Yes. Kindly refer Sushrutha samhita bhagna chikitsa. ...  Read More

Diagnosed with rib fracture ...what is the procedure to get rid of it.....need second opinion as we r not sure are they taking correct follow up

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There seems to be multiple rib fractures along with other visceral injuries. Kindly take your patient to a hospital. ...  Read More

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I am 65 years old woman with osteoporiosis.. My first XRay of chest showed fracture of left 8th rib is seen.. After 5 months I repeated the xRay.. Second XRay says Old fracture with partial union is seen in lateral end of 7th and 8th ribs.. Since last one month my ribs pain also.. Especially left side.. What does it mean? Is my fracture healing o

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Was the rib fracture associated with injury? ...  Read More

My 10 and 11 rib are fractured. Please help me with treatments. As currently I am taking only bed rest and pain killers..

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Hi there I would advise you to go to an orthopedic doctor as soon as possible and he will advice you an x ray to see if your fractured rib is with hairline fracture or fractured segment moved. And it ...  Read More

I am 65 years old woman with osteoporiosis.. My first XRay showed fracture of left 8th rib is seen.. After 5 months I repeated the xRay.. Second XRay says Old fracture with partial union is seen in lateral end of 7th and 8th ribs.. What does it mean? Is my fracture healing or getting worst? Is there any treatment for rib fractures?

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Hello my son 4 months old has got fracture ribs and I was wondering by me rolling on him when I was asleep could of caused this I'm 13 stone and fit tall

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May be ...  Read More

My mother has 3 fractured ribs. She is having pain while moving around. The doctor has advised heating pad. Should heating pad be applied or ice pack is a better option?

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Hot and ice packs both should be tried and whichever gives her better relief she should follow that from next time. Fracture ribs treatment is pain control and fracture will unite on its own in 6 week ...  Read More

Hello doctor. My father met with accident. He fell down from bike. He got fracture in his right side ribs . He's getting severe pain even if taking medicine. How to do better treatment.

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

Suffered rib fracture last week I got. Taking prescribed Pain killers. Feeling throbbing in that area from yesterday

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Rub fractures have some nuisance value but heal very well. Do hot fomentation and gentle breathing exercises and apply local gels. Pain meds only when pain is bothering you much. ...  Read More

Dear Sir, i am 35 years old . On April 2018 , due to road accident my rib ( rib no 5) has been fractured. first 1 month i was under total bed rest and took hifanac-P and Gemcal ( for 2 months). but still after i feel pain or discomfort in injured area. please let me know is ribs fractured is curable? how many months it will take to heal totally? f

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Hi, Ribs normally heal within 8-12 weeks. Normally they heal without any problems. Kind do deep breathing exercises. Thank you. ...  Read More

I want to know if this scan shows any sign of fracture as my husband is having sharp pain in his wrist after he fell down

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Hello.There is no obvious fracture visible on the X ray.But he needs to be examined before we dismiss it as a minor injury. ...  Read More

I had ribs fracture 3 years back but still it hurts so much specially in winters, Its unbearable. Apart from this i have pain which starts from my neck left side and go through my shoulder. Is there any medication for which i should go ?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Feeling mild pain in the lower right side rib cage also in the middle bone of the rib also gastric symptoms what may be the reason and what should I do please suggest

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Can be gastritis or costochondritis . Need further history. Consult online ...  Read More

Hi, My husband had a fall from a two wheeler a week back and hurt his rib.. Ortho prescribed a Diclofenac patch called nu patch for 5 days.. He has been using it for 3 days now.. But no respite. Today we did an x ray and found there was no fracture.. He has mild heavy breathing while trying to lie down.. Otherwise breathing is normal.. But pain

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Pain will subside in 2 week. Do hot water massage ...  Read More

Hello doctor, good afternoon, I am suffering from left side rib pain and pain under rib and side of rib. My upper abdomen is tight. I am patient of anxiety and stress for last 8 years. I am hypochondriasis patient and always search on internet about symptoms. I have a sadantry lifestyle and lots of burping during panic attack. I mentioned one more

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

How do we know ribs fracture and cracked bone or bruise has returned original strength, if we press the bone hard and there is no pain and no tenderness is this enough?

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Hi I feel u have already checked yourself by pressing over the suspected fracture area But to confirm that get a X-ray done ...  Read More

My 69 year old mother had Rib fracture in her right side 2nd, 3rd and 4th rib and has pain only on movement, while coughing.. No pain while no movement.. Doctor said it will heal on it's own.. But now my mother is saying she is feeling numbness on her right side and also a little on her left side.. Is this normal? Or should we do something about

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It will heal by itself . ...  Read More

What to do is there is a displaced fracture in 5th, 6th, 7th ribs and fracture in mid shaft of left clavicle And undisplaced fracture in the left scapula. How do we take care of this person? All this is found in ct scan except mid shaft fracture?

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Take rest , Arm pouch immobilization , Conservative management will do well . Follow your treating doctor’s advice regularly. ...  Read More

I have left side chest bone and middle of rib cage pain from past 2-3 days there is no any other symptoms kindly advise the reason for this and remedies

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Musculoskeletal pain Hot fomentation ...  Read More

Fell off from bike attached is the xray, can u please let us know if it is a fracture, swelling above small finger area.

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You possibly have a fracture. You need a clinical examination to decide the course of treatment. ...  Read More

Ribs intercostal muscles pain and upper back ribs pain and there is no symptoms like coughing and breathing problems. Why ribs are pain

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It's costochondritis ...  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

I have constant dull ache like feeling under right rib cage which doesnt go away , I have no other symptoms. What can help me to relieve it.

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Justice for Dr Archna Sharma (RIP mam) Stop killing doctors!!! Each and every human being should be ashamed!!!! Black day!!! ...  Read More

My lower rib fracture in bike accident my doctor says only take rest and gives pain killer Any suggestions for fast recovery Any belts or patch for rib fracture Thank you sir

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- Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. - Keep no pillow under the head. - Avoid painful acts & activities. - Fomentation with warm water. -Let the part not be exposed cold. -Do deep breathing ex ...  Read More

I m 66 and have rib fracture in my left side of chest 6th and 7th rib.. It is only partially healed not completely.. I need to do an Eco for my heart.. Can I go for it? Will it be safe since they press the chest area? Please reply

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ...  Read More

10 days back my both legs slips on opposite direction , I didn't fall however I felt a sharp pain in my right side lower ribs area, there is no fracture there. I am still suffering the pain in that area.. it's shifting pain. chnages place according to sleeping position in that lower ribs area.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxvRQ9ZJ8vQ Chiropractic Mobilization will help. Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall. Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily. Apply H ...  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

My ribs and costal cartilage was Little fracture and it's invert little in past 12 years i was some incidents happen when i was teenage can my chest of ribs and coast cartilage can be fix

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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

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