I was reaching in my car to the glove box my arm slipped on the console which caused me to hit under my right breast area Immediate pai with a deep feeling of a pop sensation. I waited went to the er pain under right breast radiating to right uppper side and back. Had a chest xray and ct scan Dr. stated that I had a rib fracture but my internal organs look fine. I still have the same pain on movement breathin lying deep breaths and movement Nothing has changed since Tuesday what should I do I am working have no way to pay sorry thought it was free advice
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised. As the CT and x-ray suggest a possible fracture, I will advise you now to perform costal breathing exercises. Of which you can learn the description from net. Also, a physical therapist can teach better and perform good job here. As due to fracture there is weakness of the intercostal muscles and pectoralis muscle which needs an attention to strengthen them. Also, rib fracture healing will take some time to recover. So applying a plaster bandage at the area should perform well as an assistance. With costal breathing exercises the recovery from pain is expected in 2-3 weeks of time. RegardsJay In Chat Doctor.