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Yes it can. Due to the pain of the 'cracked' (broken or contused) ribs, one tends to breath more shallowly and take less deep breaths. Normally deep breaths help to move the mucus that is formed in the airway up into the throat, where it is swallowed unnoticed.
If the formed mucus is not cleared properly it will accumulate in the lungs (due to gravity mostly in the lower lobes). This mucus is ideal for bacteria to grow in (warm and humid) and this may lead to a pneumonia
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoyes...if the person is not breathing normally pneumonia can form in the lungs..its is important to breathe and drink fluides when a rib fracture is present
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Can your ribs pierce your organs?
yes your ribs can pierce your organs. a common example would be in a car crash. no seat belt and your ribs crack and your lungs and organs and whatever are thrown into the cracked lung piercing the organ!
What are cracked ribs?
Ribs that have a crack in them, but are not broken all the way through.
Can cracked ribs under the left shoulder damage the spleen and cause diarrhea?
First, do not put off seeing a professional medical care provider. It is important now and for your future. Cracked ribs "under [the] left shoulder" sounds like an injury that is "too high" to affect the spleen. Your lungs are up there. Cracked ribs require diagnosis, and only a doctor or qualified professional can do this. The problem is that the cracked ribs may not be all that is wrong. And that is where they doctor is worth his weight in gold. Cracked ribs don't get a lot of "treatment" per se 'cause there isn't a lot that can be done to help them heal except for the patient to minimize movement. (No taping or wrapping.) A ruptured spleen means internal bleeding, and that is bad. Any diarrhea isn't caused from cracked ribs. That's a long stretch for a causal connection. Please go someplace and have yourself checked out. Be clear and honest about what happened so other damage can be diagnosed accurately. It's your health, and you only get one issue of it.
Is the heart medial or lateral to left lung?
Yes, the heart is medial to the ribs. The ribs are lateral to the heart.
Can costochondritis cause pain in the right lower ribs while stretching?
Yes. Costochondiritis is a painful inflammation of the ribs and tissues between the ribs.
Can your ribs pierce your organs?
yes your ribs can pierce your organs. a common example would be in a car crash. no seat belt and your ribs crack and your lungs and organs and whatever are thrown into the cracked lung piercing the organ!
What are cracked ribs?
Ribs that have a crack in them, but are not broken all the way through.
What can cause pain in your ribs?
You could have a knife sticking out your back, you should see a doctor.
What is located between the ribs and lungs?
I think it's your heart because its LHL (Lung, Heart, Lung) and then the ribs protect those organs.
Can cracked ribs under the left shoulder damage the spleen and cause diarrhea?
First, do not put off seeing a professional medical care provider. It is important now and for your future. Cracked ribs "under [the] left shoulder" sounds like an injury that is "too high" to affect the spleen. Your lungs are up there. Cracked ribs require diagnosis, and only a doctor or qualified professional can do this. The problem is that the cracked ribs may not be all that is wrong. And that is where they doctor is worth his weight in gold. Cracked ribs don't get a lot of "treatment" per se 'cause there isn't a lot that can be done to help them heal except for the patient to minimize movement. (No taping or wrapping.) A ruptured spleen means internal bleeding, and that is bad. Any diarrhea isn't caused from cracked ribs. That's a long stretch for a causal connection. Please go someplace and have yourself checked out. Be clear and honest about what happened so other damage can be diagnosed accurately. It's your health, and you only get one issue of it.
What would puncture your lung your ribs or your spine?
Lungs; your ribs and spine would break.
What is the derivation of the apex of the left lung?
The uppermost point, hence apex...of the lung
What could it be if bone scan results show gray area below ribs?
They could be an indication of lung damage, e.g. TB infection. But this is just a rough estimation, please refer to an expert radiologist for a professional medical consult
How do you know when the serpentine belt needs to be replaced?
Look on the back side of the serpentine belt (the side of the belt with the ribs). If any of the ribs are cracked the belt should be replaced. Take a look at the physical condition. If it is cracked on the inside (groove or V side) it needs to be replaced.
John Wayne lung cancer?
After being a long time chain smoker John Wayne had his entire left lung and four ribs removed in 1964 because of lung cancer.
What type of danger is present when performing CPR?
Bruising on the chest, broken xiphoid process, broken ribs
Is the heart medial or lateral to left lung?
Yes, the heart is medial to the ribs. The ribs are lateral to the heart.
