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There really isn't a lot one can do for a cracked rib. The old-style therapy was to try and tape the chest wall. Other than forming a pretty ineffective armor over the rib, this seems to have no real effect at all. Cracked ribs hurt when you breathe, and take up to 5 weeks to heal -- sometimes more. Painkillers and icepacks are your salvation. Try hard not to irritate the wound.
Note -- this is true of cracked ribs. Broken ribs are another matter altogether.
What else can I help you with?
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.
How do you determine a cracked rib?
You get a chest X-ray!
Does a corset help with a cracked rib?
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.
Broken rib treatment?
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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.
What is the Treatment for cracked vertebrate?
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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 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 might cause a pain in rib with lump under skin by left rib for three months and persistent cough?
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.
Pains in the chest?
This can be a sign of almost anything from a heart attack to a cracked rib to indigestion. You need to be more specific.
What is the treatment for torn cartilage in the rib area?
There is no such medical condition as a torn cartilage in the rib area. If you have had injury, you can get a fracture of ribs or just bruising from trauma
