Patient's question:
A few days ago, I participated in a long-distance running competition organized by my company. Shortly after the competition, I noticed pain in the right side of my ribs. The pain in my right ribs felt like a hernia. My colleague told me that it was caused by the intense exercise, leading to a right rib hernia. So, I want to ask, how long does it take for a right rib hernia to heal?Doctor's answer:
Hello, your condition is pain in the right ribs after long-distance running. This situation is likely due to local soft tissue damage caused by intense exercise. It is recommended to wait and see. Local heat therapy can help alleviate the pain symptoms. You can use Yunnan Baiyao aerosol for pain relief or diclofenac diethylamine ointment for pain relief. Temporarily avoid intense exercise and consider taking blood-activating and blood-removing medications. It is recommended to seek treatment at a professional hospital and follow the doctor's advice.