i either fractured my right ribs or broke them. it's the rib at the top above my breast. it's very hard like bone and doesn't move. it's very painful.

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Pain in my left side (ribs/breast bone/back a chest X-ray says i've got a collapsed fracture to my d6 vertebrae gp sent me for blood test what's next?

Answer 1

Fx of ribs: Will be painful for awhile. Most likely bruised or disturbed rib cartilage in area.

Answer 2

Lots of ways: Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen mostly. Gargling with warm salt water, one fourth tsp salt per 8 ounces. Chloraseptic spray, Benzocaine throat losenges. If more severe pain may have an infection, go see a doctor. For bad viral pharyngitis we sometimes use steroids, and for strep you need an antibiotic.

Answer 3

Throat pain: If you have a significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see your medical provider ; get a strep throat test ; culture. Saltwater gargles are helpful. Mix a tsp of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle w this several times/day. You can gargle w aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey ; a small amount of lemon juice is good. Rest.

Answer 4

Yes: Dyspareunia is a frequent symptom of ovarian cysts.

Answer 5

Yes: Cystic or enlarged ovaries can cause pain and painful sex.

Answer 6

Several: A type of back support called a pregnancy harness can help as you progress with the pregnancy and guided exercise as long as it is cleared by your ob/gyn. A tens unit can also be of benefit.

Answer 7

Exam first: There has been a lot of great diagnostic skill derived from years of training & practice that your physician can bring to the process of examining a patient.After an exam, the physician can decide if additional studies are necessary prior to treatment.

Answer 8

Needs to be examined: An examination will go along way in determining what might be the problem as well as what teats need to be performed and what can be done.

Answer 9

Maybe, but...: You should have your son medically evaluated to help determine the cause of his pain. He may need an MRI, but usually Doctors start out with a physical exam, and then x-rays. Depending on the findings, your Doctor may recommend an MRI or other additional imaging procedure.

Answer 10

Can be: Always better to be safe than sorry, so get in with your obgyn and get checked. Vast likelihood is that you are fine. Good luck!

i either fractured my right ribs or broke them. it's the rib at the top above my breast. it's very hard like bone and doesn't move. it's very painful.

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