Question 1

broke my left 11th rib 5 weeks ago & injured adrenal gland, which now has a 3 cm hematoma that will be monitored.  still in pain- is it the rib or hema?

Accepted Answer

Probably both: Rib fractures are notoriously painful because the fracture site moves with every breath. The hematoma is probably beneath the membrane surrounding the adrenal gland, which when stretched can be quite painful. Sometimes Lidocaine patch over broken rib site can ease pain. Ask doc monitoring hematoma about pain management.

Question 2

took a hit from a knee to the left rib cage  a week agoeveryday hurts worst, no hematoma i can breathe right but hurts when i press on area. fracture?

Accepted Answer

Fracture is possible: A knee to the rib cage can indeed result in a fracture.  The only way to be certain would be a chest x-ray, but it is not necessarily indicated since it would not change management at this stage.  Warm compresses anti-inflammatory meds and eliminating any activities that can worsen it should be avoided.  Expect it to resolve in several weeks even if there is a fracture present.

Question 3

daughter demi received knock to chest playing netball a week ago and has large painful lump (physio says is hematoma). what is the best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Rest, Ice, Elevate: Treatment of minor skin hematomas includes rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Heat application can also be helpful. Over time hematoma will gradually be reabsorbed and resolve. Just give it time. If lesion grows or becomes more painful with time see doctor for further work up and evaluation. Caution if you have pre-existing bleeding disorder.

Question 4

2 weeks ago i fractured my fibula (dw type b2) calf was tender & had hematoma & swelling. today chest pains started. i am a smoker. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Yes - attn needed: There is the possibility of a post traumatic thrombo phlebitis in your leg, with resulting recent pulmonary embolus to the lungs.....A prompt visit is needed to a physician and possible hospitalization; lung scan needed to differentiate acute pulmonary embolus from any chronic lung changes from cigarette smoking. See a physician promptly.

Question 5

can you bruise ribs from coughing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Violent, continual coughing may bruise a rib or rarely even fracture one.

Question 6

can you bruise ribs if someone squeezes you too hard?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is possible, depending on your size and the strength of the squeezing.

Question 7

hello docs. i was wondering can vomiting bruise ribs?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The muscles involved in vomiting are entirely internal and do not involve the chest wall.  Unless in the act of vomiting you fell accidentally against something.  Coughing can cause rib pain but coughing involves the muscles of the ribs.

Question 8

what are some reasons for pain in rib cage area? its just on on side and feels like a bruise.

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis mayb: Trauma or injury obviously, but you would have reported that! sometimes even "minor" truma or even exercise or activity can cause an irritation of the ribs or the cartilage, called costochondritis. This can feel like a bruise. If associated with a deep breath, it can be another kind of inflammation called pleurisy, which is more serious. The location of the pain also suggests other causes.

Question 9

hi. it hurt when i touch the last rib on the left side. it feels like a bruise but it isnt blue. it hurts when i lay on the left side.

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes of rib pain and tenderness in the ribs. A common one is a pulled muscle, or inflammation of cartilage in ribs. You may want to talk with a doctor about what could be the cause for you.

Question 10

having pain on right side along rib cage. feels like  a big bruise coming from the inside.. hurts to the touch and when i bend to the right.

Accepted Answer

Rib cage: Sounds like a muscle strain or pleuritis (inflammation of the  lung lining). Ibuprofen and heat pads may help.

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Broke my left 11th rib 5 weeks ago & injured adrenal gland, which now has a 3 cm hematoma that will be monitored. still in pain- is it the rib or hema?

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Took a hit from a knee to the left rib cage a week agoeveryday hurts worst, no hematoma i can breathe right but hurts when i press on area. fracture?

A member asked:

Daughter demi received knock to chest playing netball a week ago and has large painful lump (physio says is hematoma). what is the best treatment?

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2 weeks ago i fractured my fibula (dw type b2) calf was tender & had hematoma & swelling. today chest pains started. i am a smoker. should i be worried?

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Can you bruise ribs from coughing?

A member asked:

Can you bruise ribs if someone squeezes you too hard?

A member asked:

Hello docs. i was wondering can vomiting bruise ribs?

A member asked:

What are some reasons for pain in rib cage area? its just on on side and feels like a bruise.

A member asked:

Hi. it hurt when i touch the last rib on the left side. it feels like a bruise but it isnt blue. it hurts when i lay on the left side.

A member asked:

Having pain on right side along rib cage. feels like a big bruise coming from the inside.. hurts to the touch and when i bend to the right.

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