How To Sleep With Broken Ribs- 142 Questions Answered

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 Jain General 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

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 Faisal Orthopaedics | 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

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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 pawar Rehab & 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 Palo Orthopedist | 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 Mathur Internal 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

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 Rai Orthopedist | 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

I have very broken sleep. Even though I'm in bed for 9 hours or so, I wake up feeling very tired and I'm not able to function productively.

Asked for Female, 26 Years 107 Views v

Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician | Bangalore

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Hello....... You have altered sleep cycle ,you should get up and go to bed at regular timing each day.. Don't have too much of coffee or tea , don't carry problems to bed, avoid watching TV, playing g ... 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 Palo Orthopedist | 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. Ambarish Saraf Orthopedist | Mumbai

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Hi Hope he is doing well In cases with rib fracture it is better to rule out damages to any internal organs and there is no major displacement of the fracture fragments And it's important to evaluat ... Read More

In December I had some stomach issues and decided to change my lifestyle. So I have been trying to sleep early, its been two months and I can't sleep properly. My sleep gets broken after 2-3 hrs and even a small sound irritates me. I am not getting 8 hrs of sleep and it's affecting my day to day routine. I usually sleeps 10pm and sleep comes at 12a

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Dr. Surabhi Gupta General Physician | Noida

It happens when you try to change schedule . Are you on any medication ?? Do you exercise ? ... Read More

"Each film coated tablet contains" If this is mentioned on medicine package Is this medicine can be broken or not Can this medicine be taken half or not

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Dr. J Ravikiran General Medicine | Hyderabad

Connect please ... Read More

From past 2 days am getting pain on right side of my rib cage while breathing, and prior to that I did a chest x ray(general health checkup) nothing was seen in that. And while sleeping if I sleep on to the right side I feel that pain on the rib, i don't know why and to which doctor I need to consult?

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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma General Physician | Gurgaon

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Pain on the right side of rib cage during breathing indicate that you have some infection or Inflammation in your body. Please take consultation for correct diagnosis and best treatment. ... Read More

My doctor wasnt available at the time I took the X photos and it's hurting me and swollen I'm worried, is this broken or fine? I'm so worried

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Dr. Rohit Bhurre Orthopedic surgeon | Indore

No fracture ... Read More

Got hit in ribs three months ago and suffered contusion as x ray is normal.Now there is something hard lump on my ribs of 0.5 mm and on sleeping on side of ribs its painful.In Google its mentioned six weeks to heal so is 3 months after pain serious.breathin and sneezing able to do without pain.

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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist | Nellore

Nothing serious. ... Read More

Recently met with accident on bike. Ribs started paining near stomach -while sleeping and Turning around. Heavy pain

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Dr. Pranav Shejul Orthopedic surgeon | Pune

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Get a Xray done for your chest. You might have fractured your lower ribs. ... Read More

Sir i have a pain in between and at bottom of ribs from 2 months.when i touch i fell hard material like bone and and it generate pain.while sleeping and resting there is no pain.

Asked for Male, 35 Years 177 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

Hello All, I am feeling pain below only in my right ribs from yesterday while breathing , laughing or changing position while sleeping.. What it could be , please suggest. Thanks

Asked for Female, 31 Years 324 Views v

Dr. Arun B S Cardiologist | Bangalore

Usually it a muscular pain ... Read More

Three weeks ago I fall down by the scooty and I always feel pain in my right ribs when I sleep and change my sleeping position. What I do.

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Dr. Wajahat Ahmad Mir Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist | Anantnag

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Try deep breathing exercises..do hot water fomentation..apply analgesic gel twice a day..it will definitely help ... Read More

Whenever I lie down I feel pain in lower portion of my left rib I don't know exactly if it's ribs which pains or anything below that , but when I take a turn and sleep I don't feel that pain and it goes off in a minute. So it's always like I have to take a turn and sleep. Could anyone help why it would happen and what to do next.

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Dr. Vardhan Garg General Physician | Delhi

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Can be musculoskeletal pain. Can consult me privately for proper management and prescription ... Read More

I have slightly(less) pain in just below of Left ribs . This Pain is usually feel when I will bend done side . Can This problem is related to gastric problem? Note: I have no history of any pain in stomach, liver ,kidney , heart ,etc I have taken vaccine 2 week ago. Thank You Very much

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Dr. Garima Kalway General Physician | Jabalpur

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It could be due to muscular pain ... Read More

I have slightly pain in Lower side of Left rib (spleen organ).Can You please tell me reasons Why this pain is occurring. I generally feel pain only when I will lift some heavy weights Note : 1. I was vaccinated 10 days before . Is vaccinations have any link with this pain 2. I have no history of any pain in my stomach, kidney ,lungs , ribs ,etc

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Dr. S Sri Valli General Practitioner | Coimbatore

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Vaccination doesn't cause such side effects..It might be muscle spasm.. ... Read More

I have been feeling tenderness and soreness in my right ribs, especially in sternum, below niplar area and below the ribs. Pain often is there in middle of back also. When I press it pains in these areas, also when I sleep turning on right side, it pains in morning. I am slight nasal congestion

Asked for Male, 28 Years 367 Views v

Dr. Peeta Udaya Kumari General Practitioner | Guntur

Is there any difficulty of breathing noted with pain? Take antacids to relieve with the pain ... Read More

Unbearable Pain in lower right rib cage - last 2 ribs. Not able to sleep without painkillers. Pains only while sleeping. While walking and sitting pain is less.

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Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if th ... Read More

Hello dr. Good evening, my front ride, side 2 -3 ribs are paining from a month, and i can not lay on right side while sleeping and i am afraid to x ray as it's not safe go outside and take a test can you please advice a reason of pain.

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Dr. Amit Aggarwal Orthopedist | Jaipur

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Probably this pain is due to vitamin d deficinecy(if any injury ruled out). So start tab. Drise 60k once a week for 3 months. Tab. Zerodol SP...... Sos for pain. If doesn't improve thn U may need t ... Read More

Hi , 2 weeks back while doing exercise my father got strain in his right side lower ribs. It was very painful on that day but after few days pain is reduced and by sleeping on one side now other side ribs and back is paining. He tried to sleep straight but still he is getting pain in ribs he is not able to sleep straight for more than 15-20 mins. K

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Dr. Mohit Garg Joint Replacement Surgeon | Bathinda

Get x-ray chest once ... Read More

He is unable to sleep. He's just broken up with his girlfriend. Although he says he has got over it, I have my concerns. He's missing classes since he stays awake and finally goes to sleep around 5am or so. He has told us about the issue.

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Ms. Juhi Parashar Psychologist | Gurgaon

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Get him to counseling Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling online or in person All the best ... Read More

Left side Rib swelling i cant sleep left side its fully pain city scan and ultra sound also done no issues doctor saying like that

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Dr. Dewangan Sunil Joint Replacement Surgeon | Raipur

Ask the doctor why ... Read More

While sleeping my left side ribs are paining. Evening I checked my ribs by touching then again its paining. I don't know the reason. Please help me.

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Dr. Mohit Garg Joint Replacement Surgeon | Bathinda

Get an x-ray ... Read More

For the last three months My left rib below chest pains, if i press the ribs while sleeping or against something , and while staying normal or while walking i get a soft sensation of light pain around the left rib, ill be obliged if you kindly respond ?

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Dr. N. C. Gupta Orthopedist | Delhi

This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail. -Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metaboli ... Read More

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

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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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.

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.

I have very broken sleep. Even though I'm in bed for 9 hours or so, I wake up feeling very tired and I'm not able to function productively.

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.

"Each film coated tablet contains" If this is mentioned on medicine package Is this medicine can be broken or not Can this medicine be taken half or not

My doctor wasnt available at the time I took the X photos and it's hurting me and swollen I'm worried, is this broken or fine? I'm so worried

Got hit in ribs three months ago and suffered contusion as x ray is normal.Now there is something hard lump on my ribs of 0.5 mm and on sleeping on side of ribs its painful.In Google its mentioned six weeks to heal so is 3 months after pain serious.breathin and sneezing able to do without pain.

Recently met with accident on bike. Ribs started paining near stomach -while sleeping and Turning around. Heavy pain

Sir i have a pain in between and at bottom of ribs from 2 months.when i touch i fell hard material like bone and and it generate pain.while sleeping and resting there is no pain.

Hello All, I am feeling pain below only in my right ribs from yesterday while breathing , laughing or changing position while sleeping.. What it could be , please suggest. Thanks

Three weeks ago I fall down by the scooty and I always feel pain in my right ribs when I sleep and change my sleeping position. What I do.

I have slightly(less) pain in just below of Left ribs . This Pain is usually feel when I will bend done side . Can This problem is related to gastric problem? Note: I have no history of any pain in stomach, liver ,kidney , heart ,etc I have taken vaccine 2 week ago. Thank You Very much

I have been feeling tenderness and soreness in my right ribs, especially in sternum, below niplar area and below the ribs. Pain often is there in middle of back also. When I press it pains in these areas, also when I sleep turning on right side, it pains in morning. I am slight nasal congestion

Unbearable Pain in lower right rib cage - last 2 ribs. Not able to sleep without painkillers. Pains only while sleeping. While walking and sitting pain is less.

Hello dr. Good evening, my front ride, side 2 -3 ribs are paining from a month, and i can not lay on right side while sleeping and i am afraid to x ray as it's not safe go outside and take a test can you please advice a reason of pain.

He is unable to sleep. He's just broken up with his girlfriend. Although he says he has got over it, I have my concerns. He's missing classes since he stays awake and finally goes to sleep around 5am or so. He has told us about the issue.

Left side Rib swelling i cant sleep left side its fully pain city scan and ultra sound also done no issues doctor saying like that

While sleeping my left side ribs are paining. Evening I checked my ribs by touching then again its paining. I don't know the reason. Please help me.

For the last three months My left rib below chest pains, if i press the ribs while sleeping or against something , and while staying normal or while walking i get a soft sensation of light pain around the left rib, ill be obliged if you kindly respond ?

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