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Take OTC pain meds, if you need them. Stay as mobile as you can w/o the rib troubling you - and wait. Bruised ribs will sort themselves out just in time like any other bruise.
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Did i shift my rib or is it just bruised?
I don't think you can shift your rib so I think it's just bruised
Billy is injured during a high school football game his chest is badly bruised and he is experiencing difficulty breathing What might the problem be?
Bruised rib
What is a bruised pancreas?
I bruised my left ribs recently. It's been about a week and I am now feeling pain and discomfort right below the bottom of the rib cage. could this be a bruised pancreas? Thanks for your feed back
Is there such thing as rib cancer?
No there is no such thing, but it is possible to get certain dysfunctions in your ribs. (Broken, bruised, dislocation, etc.)
What can be done for a cracked rib?
There isn't much that can be done for a bruised rib. Take a pain medication as directed and take it easy until the rib heals.
What could it be when you have a rib that is tender to touch?
You could have a bruised or broken rib. However, a broken rib usually causes your breathing to be painful. If this is not the case the bruise is more likely. If the symptoms don't subside I recommend seeing your doctor.
Can you take Demerol if you are allergic to Demerol?
c2-a cascade diclofenac/baclofen/cycloben/lc help with a bruised rib?
What causes soreness in the ribs and is tender when pressing?
Maybe you have a bruised rib. These take a while to heal, but eventually will. If the pain worsens, I suggest seeing a doctor. It could be soemthing deeper than the rib.
What are some common causes of rib pain?
There are several possible causes of rib pain. An injury could cause the ribs to be fractured or bruised. It could also be pleurisy, which is rib pain usually associated with deep breaths. It could also be caused by osteoporosis.
Could the baby be in your rib cage?
yes The baby is not actually IN your ribcage, but towards the end of pregnancy, if it is a kicker they can really feel bruised.
What conditions could cause pain in the rib cage?
Costochondritis is a common inflammatory condition of the place where the rib and rib cartilage meet. Other lung and related conditions, such as pleuritis, can also cause inflammation in the chest and rib cage area.
What is worse a fractured or a cracked rib?
Both can be as painful as each other. Even if the rib is broken there is nothing that can be done medically other than wait for it to heal. It usually takes around 4-6 weeks for a bruised rib to heal, roughly about the same time as a broken one.
