Broken ribs three years ago and I still feel pain when is cold
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Dear Ask The Doctor: Around 3 years a go i broke 3 ribs now every time there is a drop in temp i seem to suffer pain in the ribs what could this be?
Dear Russell: Sometimes after a rib fracture, the intercostal nerve gets injured and this may take long time to heal. It is possible that the pain that you are experiencing is related with your previous history of ribs fracture. Intercostal Neuritis is not a serious condition but very annoying indeed and slow healing. By a spasm or a direct trauma the intercostals muscles and nerves got injured, and that’s why you are feeling that stabbing pain every time you take a deep breath, sneeze or cough.The suggested strategy would be: please, try to be patient and do not expect an overnight improvement, take anti inflammatory medication (“Aleve”, “Motrin”), and also Vitamin B12 supplement. Local moist heat helps to ease the pain. Try to avoid activities that worsen the pain. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 05 January 2012 )
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