hi doctor   i  had a fall in last  year  august  but did not have any problem  except a mild pain in the right rib cage for a week.  a month back  i had a nasty cough   and after that  i have been  suffering from sharp ,severe  pain on my right rib area  particularly on  certain points in fifth  rib.i  consulted  a physician and he gave me  inj.voveran  ,antibiotics and tab  ultravist.i still have the same intensity  of pain.what will be the reason for the persisting pain?will i get a  relief  from this?i am worried a lot   because i cannot do my work.kindly help me.
Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* There are different reasons for the same as - rib fracture - intercostal muscle sprain or strain - neurovascular bundle related - post-traumatic inflammation issues as Chen Chat Doctor. * Primary evaluation with x-ray chest and if required MRI of the part will be of immense help to diagnose and manage accordingly. Hope this will clear your query. Regards.