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Slight dent in rib cage area with no visible bruises
I have gotten into a slight collision against the bus seats when i stood up as the bus jerked forward. As I got off the bus, i felt an inexorable pain that i have never felt before. I froze in a slightly crouched position for 1 minute and since i was able to walk again, i didnt seek any medical attention. However my arm was uncomfortable throughout the 30 minutes train ride, i also felt some discomfort around the ribcage below my breast as i walk.
So i did a comparison between my left and my right rib, the right rib (which had a collision with the object) had a slight dent with some soft area when i touch them.
Do you think i should seek medical attention as i only felt discomfort upon walking, contact with the injured area (touch or when im leaning against the bed) ?
So i did a comparison between my left and my right rib, the right rib (which had a collision with the object) had a slight dent with some soft area when i touch them.
Do you think i should seek medical attention as i only felt discomfort upon walking, contact with the injured area (touch or when im leaning against the bed) ?
Hey philnoir!Thank you so much for your kind advice, I really appreciate it! Your great explanation of the drugs you recommend will definitely be crucial for me to choose the right drugs that are safe to consume at the pharmaceutical! You were really spot on about the breathing difficulties and i might really give codeine a go if the pain persist. No worries, with your help i believe i will get well soon!
Clumsyfella, don't be too hard on yourself for this incident.
The soft spot is probably a small hematoma. Treatment is to apply ice, and try an OTC NSAID for pain and to reduce swelling. Aspirin is still a great NSAID, and is proving safer than any of the newer drugs.
Enteric coated aspirin moves the drug through the sensitive esophageal and stomach linings safely into the small intestine, where it can be absorbed.
Under that bruise or hematoma may be a slight fracture -- there's little that can be done. These small fractures heal in a few weeks, but that can make simple pleasures like breathing painful. This is one reason I would insist on a mild analgesic, like codeine, if you need it.
If, of course, the pain gets worse, or you do not have relief within a few weeks (sorry, but vagueness is the nature of giving an opinion on the internet), see your physician. If the pain becomes unmanageable with aspirin, see your physician.
Best wishes.
The soft spot is probably a small hematoma. Treatment is to apply ice, and try an OTC NSAID for pain and to reduce swelling. Aspirin is still a great NSAID, and is proving safer than any of the newer drugs.
Enteric coated aspirin moves the drug through the sensitive esophageal and stomach linings safely into the small intestine, where it can be absorbed.
Under that bruise or hematoma may be a slight fracture -- there's little that can be done. These small fractures heal in a few weeks, but that can make simple pleasures like breathing painful. This is one reason I would insist on a mild analgesic, like codeine, if you need it.
If, of course, the pain gets worse, or you do not have relief within a few weeks (sorry, but vagueness is the nature of giving an opinion on the internet), see your physician. If the pain becomes unmanageable with aspirin, see your physician.
Best wishes.
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