<human>: Hi doc; I slipped on an icy step and banged my lower back rip cage , ( not lower back ). I had a small bump develope on that same area which I landed on. I put a heat pad which seemed better the next day. A small black and blue appeared. But an extra sharp pain came back while bending over. And a sharper hard pain hit me hard when I had sneezed. ouch! . Do I have a bad bruise or a damaged rip? Help! Thank you Doc. Again not my lower back, neck nor spine problem ok. (back lower end rib only)
<bot>: Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The bump on the lower rib is suggestive of a hematoma formation in the area which might have developed after a soft tissue injury or a fractured rib in the area. You need to have rest and take a mild painkiller for relief. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/ Chat Doctor. 