WHAT TO DO FOR A BROKEN RIB
May 12, 2011
- 17 posts - 15 authors - Last post: 11 Aug 2010It was a cracked rib. And really nothing they could do about it. I already take pain meds. The start of the second week was rough - I got .
- 28 Jul 2008 . How is a fractured rib diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions about your injury and do a physical exam. The doctor may: .
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- 32 posts - 24 authors - Last post: 27 Jan 2003There isn't a lot to do about a broken rib, other than treat the pain. In the past, the chest would be taped or bound tightly with elastic .
- 11 May 2011 . Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – What do you know about CFS? . . Causes of chest pain include broken or bruised ribs, pleurisy, pneumothorax, .
- 12 posts - 7 authors - Last post: 10 Aug 2000As an aside, sounds very similar to when I pulled a muscle in my ribs (from coughing, no less, asthma and flu do NOT mix..!). .
- 11 Nov 2009 . In the past, it was common to tape or tightly wrap the injured rib area. But you should not do this, even if it eases your pain. .
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- 28 Jun 2010 . Simple rib fractures are the most common injury sustained following blunt . https://profreg.medscape.com/px/getpracticeprofile.do?method= .
- 29 answers - 31 Oct 2005so the question is, for anyone that's had a broken rib, just how painful do those tend to be? i'm not looking for medical advice, .
- 20 Jul 2010 . How is a fractured rib diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions about your injury and do a physical exam. The doctor may: .
- 16 posts - 11 authors - Last post: 9 Oct 2010Also anyone else had a rib fracture and how long did it take for you to get . like I dont know what to do with myself. .just annoyed aswell . what all you guys seem to think is a broken or fractured rib is probly .
- 15 posts - 9 authors - Last post: 13 Aug 2010Rib injuries do go away. Unfortunately, sometimes they end up getting .
- 21 posts - 14 authors - Last post: 18 Dec 2007Good thing about broken ribs is they dont take long to heal. The reason they dont do anything is because strapping them up makes it worse. .
- 5 Jan 2011 . How can I tell whether my ribs are cracked or not? I was assaulted about one month ago. Initially my whole chest had bruises.
- 20 posts - 14 authors - Last post: 15 Jan 2006Pulled Muscle Behind Rib? . I have been sick since thanksgiving. . Since it isn't broken, just fractured, there isn't much they can do. .
- Is there anything I can do to prepare or help the healing process or do while playing to eliminate the pain? A. Broken ribs are a very painful and disabling .
- 22 Sep 2006 . I have not been to the ER cause I know that there is not much they can do for cracked or broken ribs. However I am in tremenous pain. .
- 11 Feb 2011 . Brewers remade starting rotationmay , out for rib except Through a . of thea rib about a broken ribs Have broken think i do about organs .
- 10 May 2011 . I am sorry to say there is nothing you can do for a broken rib they would do x-rays to make shure that the internal organs are not in dager. .
- Thin pieces of lumber will do the job for a larger dog. . For broken ribs that have broken through the skin, cover with a wet cloth and watch for bleeding .
- FOR A BROKEN RIB. REST!!! DO AS LITTLE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS POSSIBLE. FIND A COMFORTABLE POSITION AND REMANIN THERE AS LONG AS YOU CAN! .
- First Aid question: What do broken ribs feel like? A normal rib break is usually but not always accompanied by bruising on the chest.
- 17 posts - 6 authors - Last post: 20 Nov 2003Broken ribs are very tough to really do anything about. You could be put in a body cast, but not many people appreciate this idea. .
- Place the 3 or 4 additional pieces of tape on either side of the broken rib, running parallel to one another. This tape should help decrease pain by .
- 7 answers - 1 May 2007They did an ex-ray, and unfortunately I do have a cracked rib. It hurts so I'll be limping back to . . How can I tell if my rib is broken ? .
- 4 posts - 3 authors - Last post: 18 Aug 2003I would start with some low resistance slow motions first. With ribs you will feel what you can and can not do. As long as you don't do any .
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- Anyone given birth with a cracked/ broken rib? I really want to know how I'm going to do this now with what he thought was a cold. .
- Broken ribs are a ***** ive had em i coulnt breathe when i broke mine could .
- Broken ribs are often indicated by the following symptoms: . more flexible chest walls than adults do, their ribs are more likely to bend than to break; .
- 20 Sep 2010 . How do I know if my snake has a broken rib? Pretty straight forward question. How do I know if my snake has a broken rib(s)? .
- This leaflet is for non-severe rib injuries where patients do not require hospital . Injuries with more than three broken ribs may be the severe type. .
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- Completely broken ribs may or may not move out of place. If they do move, they're called displaced rib fractures and are more likely to puncture lungs or .
- 7 posts - 7 authors - Last post: 11 Sep 2009So I'm pretty sure there's a broken rib in there. From what I've been able to find out, really the only thing to do is take it somewhat easy .
- How To Heal My Chihuahua Has A Broken Rib? A vet should be able to do that but in the mean time rap up the body tightly but not too tight. .
- What can I do at home? It takes time for broken ribs to get better (4 to 6 weeks usually). During the first few days you should: .
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- 5 posts - 5 authors - Last post: 24 Aug 2003[Archive] Broken / bruised rib General Health. . I had a cracked rib years ago, and I do remember that it took quite a while to completely .
- A broken rib, or fractured rib, is a common injury that occurs when one . Free e-newsletters; Mayo Clinic expertise; We do not share your e-mail address .
- 26 Apr 2011 . What can you do about a broken rib? Reply. Anonymous Apr 08, 2011 . How do you treat a horse with broken ribs? Reply. Anonymous .
- 23 May 2007 . If it goes on for longer you might want to take a trip to a and e! Not that they can do much for a broken rib though. .
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- A broken rib isn't fatal by itself. The only thing to do is to keep the guy or at least his torso immobilized but there is no way to splint or cast it. .
- 1 answer - 21 AprDon't worry! This is for fiction. I do not actually have a broken . Send it to the Dr. and have him fix it. Now, for truth, I had 2 ribs .
- 5 Jan 2011 . I fell over during the weekend and I think I have broken a rib. What treatments are available to help fix my rib.
- Rest is all you can do. If it is very severe then you should seek medical attention to ensure no damage has been done inside the rib cage. .
- 6 May 2008 . If you do encounter such ribcage you must first get the area x-rayed so as to determine if your ribs are fractured. .
- 8 Sep 2010 . Often the cause of a fractured, broken, popped or cracked rib may occur . What To Do If You Have Rib Pain In the immediate short term, .