I had a fall about a week ago, lower right side and back, just above waist - xray showed not broken bones - I wonder what else may have happened, I am very sore right side, just under ribs and into stomach, but bruise was on the right side about under ribs to side? What is there I could have hurt?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain under the ribs due to a fall. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like intercostal muscles strain, gallstones, Costco Chat Doctor.  Sometimes broken rib also hurt some organ like liver which can cause pain or can also cause hematoma in skin. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order X-ray or physical examination. Doctor may also order ultrasound. Doctor may prescribe breathing exercises to help you breathe more deeply because shallow breathing can put you at risk of developing pneumonia. Doctor may also doctor use compression wraps that is elastic bandages that you can wrap around your chest to help splint and immobilize the area. Doctor may also