Question 1

i've been having lower left pain under rib when i breathe in (stabbing) kind of hard to catch my breath too because i can't get a good breath. i was just told i have a uti. could this be why i have rib pain or is this a rib fracture?

Accepted Answer

: Pain sounds pleuritic and may be due to pleurisy. Need a chest xRay to rule out fracture rib

Question 2

how do you know if you have a broken rib?

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Pain: Pain when you take a deep breath in, intense pressure when you push on the rib are major ways to identify a rib fracture.

Question 3

how do you tell if you have a broken rib?

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Broken rib: A broken rib causes local pain and tenderness. You may get short of breath if rib punctures the lung.

Question 4

how can  a doctor find out if you have a broken rib?

Accepted Answer

Examine: History
palpating
x-rays may show , or special films specific, or 
ct scan.

Question 5

i have a broken rib and am experiencing nausea. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic reaction: If you are on an opiated pain med this may be a side effect of these meds

Question 6

im 35 weeks, i was wondering if its possible to have a broken rib from my naby kickkng my ribs so hard?

Accepted Answer

No.: Unless you had very weak bones, a baby isn't strong enough to break a rib.  Sometimes it may feel like it.

Question 7

prior to x-rays how does a doctor suspect/examine that you may have a broken rib?

Accepted Answer

Broken rib: Doctors can feel the movement of broken rib. Usually the site will be painful. However, not all broken ribs can be dignosed without x ray or ct scan.

Question 8

how do you heal a broken rib?

Accepted Answer

Time: All broken bones heal with time usually. A high calcium diet may help speed things up if you're deficient, but ultimately, time is the only cure.

Question 9

how can a broken rib be fixed?

Accepted Answer

Tincture of time: A simple rib fracture is usually allowed to heal on its' own. A more complex fracture that has injured underlying lung may require surgical reduction but that is unusual.

Question 10

how bad would a broken rib feel?

Accepted Answer

It can be very : Painful but pain tolerances vary from individual to individual.  Even a bruised or contused rib can be quite painful to the point that breathing can hurt.  If causing enough pain or breathing difficulty, see your doctor.

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I've been having lower left pain under rib when i breathe in (stabbing) kind of hard to catch my breath too because i can't get a good breath. i was just told i have a uti. could this be why i have rib pain or is this a rib fracture?

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How do you know if you have a broken rib?

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How do you tell if you have a broken rib?

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How can a doctor find out if you have a broken rib?

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I have a broken rib and am experiencing nausea. should i be worried?

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Im 35 weeks, i was wondering if its possible to have a broken rib from my naby kickkng my ribs so hard?

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Prior to x-rays how does a doctor suspect/examine that you may have a broken rib?

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How do you heal a broken rib?

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