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?
Hi, thank you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough musculoskeletal assessment is advised.Also, due to the fr acute 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 qua Chat Doctor.  If the swelling is in the same side qua