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[|Human|] Flew off a jerski and hit my left side hard! Possible fractured ribs, that I know there isn t much you can do for them. My concern is the popping, bubbling feeling I have under my left breast, where the rib pain is. It is very difficult to move at all and deep breathing is painful. I am using pain meds to cope, but do I need to be concerned about the popping, gurgling feeling in there?
[|AI|]  Hello Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. Rib contusion is not always visible on X-ray. You may need to do MRI or HRCT to see details of injury. I will advise consulting to orthopedic surgeon. Medication like muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain along with it use rib support belt. You may consult physiotherapist for pain management. He may start TENS, or ultrasound which is helpful in your case. You may need to take rest for early healing.Sometimes healing may prolong for more than 6 weeks. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not forget to give rating at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care