Took punch to my ribs. Pain in sternum and back. What should I do?
Patient: good day, last week i took a hard punch to my ribs (about 10cm under my armpit) it didn't hurt much at the time, but  the pain came the morning after, i had to roll myself out of bed. the rib itself is not sour but whenever i take a deep breath i  experience severe pain in my sternum and my back, and it seems to be getting worse. what should i do?thank you Doctor: Hi,   The pain is a result of the blunt injury caused to the ribs and the underlying muscles, I would suggest you to go for a check up or X ray, to rule out any injury to the underlying lung pleura(a covering of the lungs), try taking homeopathic remedy Arnica 200, 4 pills every 3 hours till the pain subsides.  Take care, get well soon.