Possible broken rib, Family just laughing it off?

Question

I have no clue what to do, I have really bad pain when i take deep breaths, I can't sleep because of the pain when laying down.

I told my mother it (she's a single mother, and dad couldnt care less about my sisters, mother, or i) and she just said "oh, That's silly!" etc etc.

I asked her if i could go to the doctors, and she said it would heal.

After reading a few questions on here about broken ribs etc, I feel it could've punctured my lung.

Thanks.

Answer 1

go to the doctor

Answer 2

Absent any precipitating injury, it is possible but unlikely that you have a broken rib. It could just be a bruised rib, which can also be quite painful and match the symptoms you have described. That can happen just from leaning against a sharp corner, like a table edge or the arm of a chair.

Answer 3

I feel for you because broken ribs are very painful. It hurts to breath, it hurts to laugh, it hurts when you turn sideways, and even when laying down.  I know because I've broken mine several times due to a bone disease.  But there is nothing you can do except wait for it to heal on its own.  There is no casting for broken ribs.  You can have x-rays to confirm and then the doctor will tell you to take some pain reliever or maybe prescribe something.  And if you had punctured a lung, you would've been in the hospital by now.  Your Mom should not make light of this but really, there is nothing to do but let it heal. It takes about 6 weeks but you'll feel better after 2 or 3 weeks.  

Answer 4

I'm sorry your family is laughing it off! If you had punctured your lung you would know about it! But if there is bruising go and show them, perhaps they will believe you then! Good luck and I hope it heals.

Answer 5

Go to the doctors have them xray you this will give them a clear picture of the lungs and the ribs, its better to be safe than sorry, i was walking around for about 4 days with a deflated lung....  

Answer 6

Sounds similar to me, I had bad pains while breathing. Turned out I had punctured ribs, have a hot bath to try relax the muscles and if its still hurting you should go to the doctors, it is actually serious mine took a while to  recover. Good luck, hope its nothing serious.

Answer 7

Rush to the Doctors and have your X Rays done. If no one accompanies you to the hospital go to the social services. broken ribs are serious mate.

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