What's it like to break a rib?

Question

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does it hurt to walk? i know a doctor can't do much for it, but like what can't you do with a broken rib?

Answer 1

I have never broke a rib, but I have friends that did and they hurt at first for a few days. It depends on the break. If the rib was broken into, then there is the danger of puncturing a rib, but if that happen, I.m sure something would have been done by the Doctors for that kind of break. You probably have a hair line fracture that will heal on it's own in time. I wouldn't be doing any lifting, sleeping on that side, and hope you don't develop a cough from a cold. If you do then keep a cushion or sofa pillow with you and press it against the area every time you cough. The rib should be pretty much healed in about two to three weeks. Best to you young lady.

Answer 2

shortens of breath, hurts to lay down, hurts everytime you move. the doctors cant do much because they cant put a cast around you and or pop the rib back into place it could puncture a long

Answer 3

There are two truths.

One you can see from actors.

The other is best avoided if you're not acting.

A world of pain describes it.

Go fetch steel pliers.  Consider the fact that

reader has ten fingernails and ten toe nails.

My point is that some answers are avoidable.

Answer 4

It hurts like heck  It is very hard to take a deep breath don't even try to cough No doctors can not do much but you might want to use an ace type bandage for a few days.

do not try to run or swim as you will not have the breath

Answer 5

Just got into an accident fractured five ribs. It was hard to take deep breaths, sit up or walk the first few days. I was under meds but that made me sick so i stop taking them. You feel a sharp pain where your broken ribs are at and you have to sleep at an angle. Using braces might help you some but doctors do not recommend it because they want to prevent you from developing pneumonia. They want you to take deep breaths. it might take 4 to 6 weeks to heal.