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A male friend who is 26 & a mixed martial artist got kneed to the ribs on the left a week ago, its bruised, what can we do at home to relive pain fast?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

Ice: Apply ice packs to the area for 20 minutes at a time, 3-4 times per day. You can also take aleve, (naproxen) an over the counter anti-inflammatory medication.

Answered 3/25/2014

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A member asked:

A male friend who is 26 & a mixed martial artist got kneed to the ribs on the left a week ago, its bruised, what can we do at home to relive pain fast?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Bach Jr answered

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