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Rotated Rib..help
About 4 to 6 months ago i hurt my rib wrestling around. I didn't go to the doctor, and it eventually healed. 2 weeks ago i noticed some pain in the same area, and this time i can safely say that i have not injured it due to any sort of physical contact. So i went to the ER and they said my rib had rotated, and gave me some meloxicam to help it. They said i could get it fixed with a chiropractor, but it wasn't necessary because it could heal on it's own, and the choice was up to me. Anyways, i noticed that the pain where the rib is, has now left and went more toward my back. Not only that, the opposite side of the rib is also feeling a little sore now, and i'm about a week into taking the medicine. It's just annoying because i tend to sleep on my sides, so my rest hasn't been the same. I don't understand anything about bones or anything, but i can't figure out if they pain is suppose to be moving around or what. Please help.
Thanks. Since this post i've had chest pain for months..sometimes daily..i've went to the doctor 3 times..i had an ultrasound at first because they thought i might have gallbladder problems. That was fine..I've had my heartburn meds switched, thinking it may be some sort of acid reflux problem..nothing..still have chest pain..sometimes it can stop for a week, then return..It doesn't seem to be affected by any particular foods. I had a cat scan today on my chest area, and i was shocked to find the results showed nothing but me being normal..with that being said, something is still wrong with me. the chest pains are not normal. my rib is still sometimes bothering me. it's affecting my daily life..exercise, work, mood.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi there!
Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to comment on the situation. A rib fracture is unlikely to heal itself after 4-6 months, though a fracture per say should not be an issue. The pain could be caused due to the rib rotation causing pressure on surrounding structures or due to unrelated causes such is inflammation, injuries, postural abnormalities, GI/ respiratory tract issues etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by a primary care physician initially and depending on the cause suspected/ diagnosed, it can be managed accordingly or specialist care may be sought.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!
Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to comment on the situation. A rib fracture is unlikely to heal itself after 4-6 months, though a fracture per say should not be an issue. The pain could be caused due to the rib rotation causing pressure on surrounding structures or due to unrelated causes such is inflammation, injuries, postural abnormalities, GI/ respiratory tract issues etc. I would suggest getting this evaluated by a primary care physician initially and depending on the cause suspected/ diagnosed, it can be managed accordingly or specialist care may be sought.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!
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