Hi, as a kid I would get into petty arguments with my little sister and one day she elbows me in the right part of my belly particularly the rib cage. Took my breath for a few seconds then I recovered. Now I m older and I m wondering if this should of been looked at before because after random curiosity I felt my rib cages and the right side felt uneven. So my question is, should I take this seriously and go get checked out as soon as possible?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have rib cage injury in childhood. Well there can be many treatment options for broken rib. I would suggest you not to sleep on side of broken rib, press on the injured area or bend or twist your body too much. Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination. Doctor may order x-ray, CT scan or bone scan. Doctor may wrap elastic bandage around your chest along with splint and prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti-inflammatory. Doctor may also recommend deep breathing exercises for broken rib, which are very effective along with physical therapy. In some cases surgical intervention is needed, when injured rib interfere with normal lung function or cause breathing problem. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,