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.
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.
You get a chest X-ray!
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.
A part of your lung might have collapsed. Your rib might be cracked or is squishing your lung to where it's making you cough.
Almost certainly bruising to the intercostal musculature and the muscles of the back (depending on where the trauma occured). There's the possibility of a cracked rib from what you're saying, but injuries to these muscle groups are more common and have the exact same symptoms. If you feel there's a chance you've done some real damage, head for a doctor. However, if this injury is purely soft tissue (and even if it is a cracked rib), there's not a lot to be done for it except pain control.
Wearing a corset may provide some external support for a cracked rib, but it is important to seek medical advice for proper treatment. In some cases, a corset may restrict breathing and movement, which could potentially worsen the injury. It is best to follow the guidance of a healthcare professional for the appropriate care and management of a cracked rib.
This can be a sign of almost anything from a heart attack to a cracked rib to indigestion. You need to be more specific.
Yes.
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.
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.
no that'd be impossible unless you have a low blood level or pressure level plus why on earth would u ask this question?
A vented rib either comes on the gun or not, to have one put on you would need to get ahold of the manufacturer to see if it can be done.