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how to do yoga with a bruised rib
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ankush Bansal answered
17 years experience Internal Medicine
Can't tell: Go to the doctor and get an x-ray - that will tell you.
Dr. Robert Purchase answered
23 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Doesn't matter: Both are treated the same way, with activity modification and time. Activity modification means avoiding activities that make it hurt, ie coughing, sn ... Read More
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Dr. JUDY WASHINGTON answered
38 years experience Family Medicine
X--ray: You need to have an x-ray done to make the diagnosis.
Dr. Benjamin Taylor answered
16 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Hard to tell: If its just one rib, it is hard to tell on exam, and sometimes even xray. A ct scan would tell, but involves radiation and sometimes a high cost.
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Dr. Hesham Hassaballa answered
22 years experience Pulmonary Critical Care
Pain: A bruised rib is mainly painful, especially if you breathe in or if you push on it. A chest or rib xray can tell if the rib is bruised or broken, alth ... Read More
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NO: Rib pain is exceptionally painful; however, usually does not require hospitalization. Pain medication, rib belt and anti inflammatory medications are ... Read More
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Wells answered
44 years experience Psychiatry
Brace intermittently: A bruised rib could be supported with a brace or other tightfitting garment, but it will be very important to remove the brace about every hour and t ... Read More
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Please consult dr: you may need an x-ray and or analgesics. please see your dr
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Benjamin Taylor answered
16 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Yes you can.: Broken ribs are most commonly the result of blunt trauma. A simple fall can result in a broken rib or two.
Most heal on their own without surgery, ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Colantino answered
61 years experience Internal Medicine
?trauma: If you have had trauma to the chest cage the rib or ribs could be fractured or bruised as the symptoms are essentially similar except for the duration ... Read More
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Dr. Amir Khan answered
27 years experience Sports Medicine
Sooner the better: The sooner you see adoctor the better. He can guide you towards proper treatment after a proper dianosis has been established. It is important to rule ... Read More
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Dr. Gurpreet Sandhoo answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Imaging studies need: See your doctor for physical exam and x ray. Only x ray or CT exam can confirm if you have a fracture.
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