Broken Ribs Treatment And Recovery- 28 Questions Answered

Dear sir, My father got accident yesterday after examined doctor said right hand side ribs are broken 4 week bedrest he prescribed. Is it normally will recover by bedrest. Please advise.

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Dr. Prashant RaiOrthopedist | Navi Mumbai

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Rib fractures heal by itself.It's just painful in 1st week. Rest for 1 week only.he can roam around no need for bed rest .no need for prolong rest. Have painkillers for a week. Deep breathing exercise ... Read More

My son recently broke his collar and rib bones and now suffering from cough. please advice me how to give treatment for cough.

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Dr. Nishit PaloOrthopedist | Noida

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Treatment for cough.: 1. Steam inhalation. 2.ascoryl syrup 5ml TDS for 5 days 3. Tab augmentin 625mg TDs for 3-4 days 4. Chest exercise (breathing) ... Read More

I had three of my ribs broken about four months ago and I still am having the sharp pains in my sides and chest.

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Dr. Md.G.D FaisalOrthopaedics | Hyderabad

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You need clinical evaluation as to when is the pain occuring and where. If the fracture has united or not. ... Read More

I was in a car accident 2 years ago fractures 3 of my ribs on my right side i recentlt just got off antibiotics because of a chronic cough but from coughing so much now my right side ribs hurt so much again i feel like they are broken again

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Ms. Neeta pawarRehab & Physical Medicine Specialist | Mumbai

Consult a chest specialist ... Read More

I fell of a jetski yesterday and I am positive i have broken some ribs. I can’t move or breathe properly, it hurts to touch or to lay down or walk or sit. Should i go to a hospital? What can they do? I have been taking paracetemol every four hours

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Dr. Nishit PaloOrthopedist | Noida

Try : 1. Local ice pack application. 2. Deep inspiration/ expiration exercises. 3. Medications like identical K2 and Enzomac will help. 4. Do Not sleep over inured area. ... Read More

I have a broken rib and my doctor gave me pain meds. it's kind of a long story, but my abusive mom took my pain meds away. Is there anything I can do for pain while at school? My school nurse doesn't give over the counter pain meds because of cost.

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Dr. Varun MathurInternal Medicine | Jaipur

Hello dear ... I would like to know little more info or history of your problems.. It would be great if we can continue our conversation on my private window as here I am restricted to give you few li ... Read More

What symptoms will I get with possible broken rib pain under my breast shooting to my shoulder can't sleep

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Dr. Anil Kumar JainGeneral Physician | Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. Get it checked out by a MD consultant physician in person for further evaluation and management. It's not broken ribs unless you had a trauma. Without E ... Read More

Fractured my 10th rib on my left side from a fall. How long do I need to wait before it is safe for me to drive and go to work. It has only been 6 days since I fell.

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Dr. Nishit PaloOrthopedist | Noida

You can drive and go to work anytime you are comfortable. Just do breathing exercises. Apply hot water compression locally. Pain will go by 4 weeks. ... Read More

I fell and landed on my left side - ribs - I caught them with my full weight on the corner or a dresser. It felt ok but just now it felt like something popped and now it hurts a lot more and is hard to move. I can still breath fine but certain movements give me sharp stabbing pains in that side.

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Dr. Priyanka Kumbhare (PT)Physiotherapist | Pune

Hello there... I would request you to undergo proper investigation like X-ray for better diagnostic and treatment. Thanks. ... Read More

Hi, My uncle works in Fire brigade. Before 3 days, one tree branch fell on him which broke 2 of his lower ribs. He is aged 52 with no medical condition. What is the the best recommended method for him to get it healed without a surgery. Please help. Thank you.

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Dr. Ahesan R ShaikhOrtho surgeon | Mumbai

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Rib fracture do not required surgery . But need observation If it's displaced and can be appreciated in x-rays. Need to keep close watch as rib can penetrate the lungs ( lungs are just behind the rib ... Read More

Between 2 molar i have got this crack due to chicken bone, i removed the cracked tooth but now its little paining not much , what should be the treatment to fix this tooth ? This happened last year now i got slight pain ! Its not visible from upper side bcoz the hole is in one molar and is in between two molar not from the sides !!!

Asked for Female, 26 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Rashmi BamaneDentist | Pune

Recent x ray is important. 1 year old x ray can't be a diagnostic tool. Secondly periapical area (root apex) not visible in your x ray. If there is pain there are more chances of Root canal treatment ... Read More

Which treatment is best for a broken front tooth - composite filling or full ceramic treatment. And what are the side effects of having full cermaic treatment?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 130 Views v

Dr. K.S ThamizhselviDentist for Patients with Special Needs | Chennai

Hello sir, We will have to check with your x-ray to check the extent of fracture and treatment will be according to it. ... Read More

What is treatment for a person who has been suffering from dent in lower ribs of right side. And why dent in ribs occur suddenly.

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Dr. Mukesh ShankerOrthopedic surgeon | Noida

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Dent in the lower ribs.? Was is a post traumatic occurrence.? Anyways fracture of one rib and at one site due to trauma can be managed conservatively with analgesics and deep breathing exercises. Than ... Read More

My toes was broken before 6 weeks from now it was healed but now also I. Can't walk properly please tell me some rehab exercise

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Ms. Uditi SharmaOccupational Therapist | Bangalore

Please come and see me in medizone medical centre... physiotherapy will help ... Read More

Can broken ribs as a child affect them later in life? My EX husband broke SEVEN of my daughter's ribs when she was eight months old. She's now fourteen years old. Up until yesterday, she's had zero issues. All of a sudden, she just started to hurt in her chest, ribs and back. The doctors can't figure it out, so I was wondering if her injuries as a

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Dr. Nishit PaloOrthopedist | Noida

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No ...there is no relation of fracture then and pain now. ... Read More

I have tinea versicolor and the doctor has prescribed selenium sulphide shampoo and luliconazole cream. But I have developed broken skin and stretch marks on abdomen. Is this part of the treatment or a side effect? Should I continue the medicines or stop and consult the doctor again?

Asked for Male, 21 Years 142 Views v

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist | Mumbai

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I don't think this is related to the treatment. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice ... Read More

What's the cost, treatment and recovery time and success of restoration of cauda syndrome? And complications of surgery?

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Dr. Dinesh S SainiNeurologist | Ahmedabad

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All these depend of cause of cauda cona syndrome. ... Read More

I have found a pigeon with both leg broken.... And spread... How can i that that pigeon. I mean what can I do to treat him

Asked for Male, 21 Years 456 Views v

Dr. Prachi KshatriyaVeterinarian | Kolkata

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Kindly take him to a vet as he will do a bandaging of the affected leg and other treatment as required. ... Read More

I broke 2 ribs from coughing in December. It was healing fine. I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy of my throat last Thursday. Could the air used during the procedures irritated my healing ribs??? The pain is almost unbearable. I am out of town working, so I can not go to my regular doctors, which is what they wanted when I called them. I just need t

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Dr. Anshul GoelOrthopedist | Delhi

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Broken ribs treatment and recovery

Dear sir, My father got accident yesterday after examined doctor said right hand side ribs are broken 4 week bedrest he prescribed. Is it normally will recover by bedrest. Please advise.

My son recently broke his collar and rib bones and now suffering from cough. please advice me how to give treatment for cough.

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I had three of my ribs broken about four months ago and I still am having the sharp pains in my sides and chest.

I was in a car accident 2 years ago fractures 3 of my ribs on my right side i recentlt just got off antibiotics because of a chronic cough but from coughing so much now my right side ribs hurt so much again i feel like they are broken again

I fell of a jetski yesterday and I am positive i have broken some ribs. I can’t move or breathe properly, it hurts to touch or to lay down or walk or sit. Should i go to a hospital? What can they do? I have been taking paracetemol every four hours

I have a broken rib and my doctor gave me pain meds. it's kind of a long story, but my abusive mom took my pain meds away. Is there anything I can do for pain while at school? My school nurse doesn't give over the counter pain meds because of cost.

What symptoms will I get with possible broken rib pain under my breast shooting to my shoulder can't sleep

Fractured my 10th rib on my left side from a fall. How long do I need to wait before it is safe for me to drive and go to work. It has only been 6 days since I fell.

I fell and landed on my left side - ribs - I caught them with my full weight on the corner or a dresser. It felt ok but just now it felt like something popped and now it hurts a lot more and is hard to move. I can still breath fine but certain movements give me sharp stabbing pains in that side.

Hi, My uncle works in Fire brigade. Before 3 days, one tree branch fell on him which broke 2 of his lower ribs. He is aged 52 with no medical condition. What is the the best recommended method for him to get it healed without a surgery. Please help. Thank you.

Which treatment is best for a broken front tooth - composite filling or full ceramic treatment. And what are the side effects of having full cermaic treatment?

What is treatment for a person who has been suffering from dent in lower ribs of right side. And why dent in ribs occur suddenly.

My toes was broken before 6 weeks from now it was healed but now also I. Can't walk properly please tell me some rehab exercise

I have tinea versicolor and the doctor has prescribed selenium sulphide shampoo and luliconazole cream. But I have developed broken skin and stretch marks on abdomen. Is this part of the treatment or a side effect? Should I continue the medicines or stop and consult the doctor again?

What's the cost, treatment and recovery time and success of restoration of cauda syndrome? And complications of surgery?

I have found a pigeon with both leg broken.... And spread... How can i that that pigeon. I mean what can I do to treat him

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