What causes soreness and swelling in abdomen with fracture?
Patient: Five days ago I fell and hurt my side. I went to an urgent care two days ago and had a chest and left ribs xrays done. I was told that i had two nondisplaced fractures in my 9th and 10th rib, no phemothorax, etc. I was told to follow up with an orthopedic. I noticed some soreness and swelling in my abdomen. Is this normal? Doctor: hi,thank you for providing the brief history of you.A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.Also due to the fracute of the 9th and 10th ribs there might be swelling and pain in that area. Also the swelling in the abdomen is not connected to the ribs injury until the quadrant of the abdomen is advised. If the swelling is in the same side quadrant where the injury has occurred than swelling is possible. By performing slow and stable breathing exercises the healing of the fractured ribs will occur and also the Strengthening of the access muscles of respiration involved.Since the ribs are non displaced fracture, while performing the breathing exercises you should keep the hand over the injured area to avoid direct strain.Within 4-6 weeks of time, the healing occurs depending upon the metabolism of the body and normalcy can be expected soon.RegardsJay Indravadan Patel