symptoms of cracked rib

Guest · Posted: 11/25/06 - 08:02 Post subject: symptoms of cracked rib

how do I know if I have a cracked rib

Casig · Article Author Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 154

hi, the only definite way to know is an xray, however if you give a bit more info such as symptoms and mechanism of injury i could give you some general advice.

tabbles · Newbie Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1

I'm fairly sure that I've got a fractured rib. It does hurt to take deep breath, the pain is a sharp one that hurts when I twist at the waist and it hurts terribly to press on it. It hurts to laugh and cough. I don't want to go to the doctor. It will heal on it's own, right? Sad

Casig · Article Author Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 154

It depends on the mechanism of injury - how you did it, for example if you fell and landed against a low wall then quite possible, if you woke up like it then no, the symptoms you are giving are quite vague and could be indicative of a fracture, however they could also be the result of something else. even if it is a broken rib it would still be best to be checked out as there could be a risk of damaging yourself further if you leave it, i would still recommend that you see a dr considering that you are still pain. hope this helps

Guest · Guest

My husband cracked two ribs snowboarding a week ago and has nausea, vomiting and pain. Went to the doctor yesterday and gave him a rib belt and pain medication. The concern is the nausea and vomiting. He feels good for a few hours and then gets really ill. Is this a symptom of something else? They said that pain can cause nausea and vomiting.
Help?

Casig · Article Author Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 154

hi, yes the pain can cause pain and vomitting however the pain meds that he has been gived cauld also cause these symptoms ifnot make them worse, it depends what he has been prescribed the dosage and whether or not he is ating before/after correctly. it sounds as though the doctor has it in hand, however it may be worth seeing if the meds are exacerbating the problem, if the symptoms are really bothering him there are meds available to combat this, speak to your doctor about this. hope this helps

KARHARK · Newbie Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 3

i was going down the stairs and slipped on the wet steps, i fell on a staire on my right elbow and right side of my back. my elbow got an instant bruise, and my back it real sore. it hurts to take a deep breath and when i lay down it really hurts, it also hurts to twist or bend over to pick anything up. when i touch it, it sends a sharp pain. how bad do you think it is?

KARHARK · Newbie Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 3

just so ya know goin to the doc is out of the ? i have no insurence or a job for that matter

Casig · Article Author Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 154

Hi Karhark, from the info you have give it is quite possible that you have damaged your ribs, hopefully you are just bruised however without looking at you properly it is impossible to tell. If you landed on your elbow as well consider the amount of pain you are in, your elbow is bruised, is the pain in your side a lot worse than this or about the same? if it is about the same I would suggest taking some anti-inflammatories if you are able to and some painkillers and see how you go, however if the pain is much worse then the only course of action really is to see a doctor. If the ribs are broken then you risk doing more damage to yourself if not properly treated. Hope this helps in some way.

KARHARK · Newbie Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 3

the pain is worse than my elbow. and i have been putting heat and ice on my back, i have also been taking pain killers. what i find really weird is that there is no bruising on my back at all but it hurts so much. why is that

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