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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.
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Are you ok to start training after 5 weeks of rest after cracked rib?
Depending on the extent of the fracture you can do exercise to what your pain limits you. Remember fractured ribs differ from a broken rib to the extent of the separation. If there is a serious break you can injure soft organ tissue.
Can CPR done to patient who has a fractured rib?
Yes.
You think you crank your rib cage?
A cracked rib can be caused by a fall, excessive coughing, or just about anything. There is no real treatment for a cracked rib besides time.
What can you do against rib pain after a fall?
Rib pain after a fall may indicate a fractured rib. Such diagnosis is made on X-ray imaging along with clinical features. Treatment normally consists of pain control through analgesics to avoid the complications of a fractured rib which include pneumonia.
What is the difference in a fractured bone and a broken bone?
A cracked rib is only partially broken; the rib is still mostly intact and able to do its job, and doesn't need (or have) any special treatment except not doing what cracked it in the first place. A broken rib is more dangerous, as there are two loose ends floating around that may pierce internal organs and do a lot more damage to you. It requires medical attention to ensure this does not happen, but there is not much more that can be done than keep an eye on it.
What is an synonym of the word shattred?
cracked, fragmented, splintered, fractured
How is breathing affected when one suffers from asthma or a fractured rib?
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If I have rib cage pain, does this mean that I have fractured/broke a rib?
While rib cage pain can be caused by a broken or fractured rib there could be several other causes as well including inflammation of the cartilage near the breastbone, pleurisy, muscle spasms, and osteoporosis. Only a doctor can tell you for sure what if causing your particular rib cage pain.
If you have a quarter-size bump that is somewhat sore on your back particularly on your lower rib what could it be?
If you've had a recent hard hit to the rib cage, it could be a possible calcium deposit caused from a fractured - cracked - or broken rib. Best thing to do is get it checked out by a doctor if you're worried about it, or if it often gives you pain.
Is it a cracked rib if a deep cough causes sharp pain in lower left back where bruise was inflicted by a fall?
A rib fracture is a crack or break in one of the bones of the rib cage. A break in the thick tissue (cartilage) that connects the ribs to the breastbone may also be called a fractured rib, even if the bone itself is not broken. The most common cause of a fractured rib is a direct blow to the chest, often from a car accident or a fall. Coughing hard can also fracture a rib. This is more likely to happen if you have a disease that has made your bones weak, such as osteoporosis or cancer. It is important to see a doctor after a rib injury. A blow that is hard enough to fracture a rib could also injure your lungs, spleen, blood vessels, or other parts of your body.
How do you determine a cracked rib?
You get a chest X-ray!
Could you have slept wrong or fractured a rib if you hugged a friend he picked you up squeezing hard cracking your back unexpectedly this morning your mid rib cage on your right side is aching badly?
Yes, you could have cracked a rib but without an x-ray there is no way to know for certain. If you have any questions about something like that you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Whether a rib is cracked or not, the treatment is to just let it heal. If the rib is out of place, at the costosternal joint or the costovertebral joint, a chiropractor can reallign the joint to reduce any stress or tension in the area. This can make a tremendous difference in your ability to have regular mobility again.
