<s>[INST] I was involved in a domestic violence assault. I injured my right side but did not go to the hospital as I have no insurance. This was 10 days ago. I do not think I broke anything but I have severe pain with coughing and a very tender right side, that hurts to touch in areas. In your opinion would an xray or mri be worth the $? Or does it sound like bruised ribs? I would have to go to the emergency room, so it will cost a lot of money for me. I would avoid it if I could but the pain worries me. [/INST] Rather than doing an MRI, it is feasible to do a Chest Xray so that we can visualize the bones and ribs easily. You can start a stronger pain killer like indomethacin 20mg daily twice or Naproxen 500 mg daily twice to control the pain.I was quite unaware that an emergency room visit can cost you more than an MRI, that u prefer doing the latter and not going to the ER. In India both are cheaper alternatives than procuring and insurance claim. </s>