FRACTURED RIB
(2 discussions)
WHAT IS THE BEST THING TO DO FOR A FRACTURED OR BROKEN RIB?
WHEN I MOVE I HURT REAL BAD IN MY LEFT SIDE.
HOW LONG DOES IT USSUALLY TAKE TO HEAL?
2 comments
mary bonda-riva
HELLO.. HERE IS MY STORY I HAVE 3 DOGS A 15YR. OLD YORKIE AND 2 SHELTIES AGES 8&2..MY YORKIE CAN’T MAKE THE OUTSIDE DECK STEPS SO I PICK HIM UP AND THE ONE SHELTIES IS BLACK AND IT IS NITE TIME SO I DID NOT SEE HIM CIRCLING ME SO I TRIPPED OVER HIM.. AND CRASHED ONTO THE STEPS AND BLACKED AND BLUED MY LEG AND RIB ON THE LEFT SIDE AND EVER SINCE I HAVE BEEN COUGHING AND NOW I HAVE TO HOLD MY LEFT BREAST WHEN I DO COUGH SHOULD I SEE A DOCTOR??WHEN I DO MOVE MY ARMS I DO NOT FEEL PAIN ONLY WHEN I COUGHPLEASE HELP METHANK UUMARY BONDA=RIVA
Deborah A. Torey-Phibbs
I fractured a rib on my left side about 6-8 weeks ago (from coughing) it was the 10th or 11th rib), it still is sort of sore on my side and hard to get comfortable when sleeping. In the center of my chest in the front is where the most pain is. It feels bruised. How long should the pain in my chest last? Should I go back to my doctor. I have a one year old so I’m sure having to carry has made the healing process longer.