Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

what works in taking care of a broken rib?

Accepted Answer

Six weeks: Single one,  some time and pain control.
If several it can be quite dangerous for lung injury, pneumonia, fluid in chest.

Question 4

what does the er do for a broken rib?

Accepted Answer

Depends: How broken?
Major trauma, fall, fight etc
other injuries?
Age of patient
likely an x-ray, some pain meds etc.
Complications: pneumothorax, hemo thorax='blood in chest etc may require a tube or observation.

Question 5

is it necessary to have xray for a broken rib?

Accepted Answer

No: But you wouldn't know for sure if the rib was broken without being able to feel the rib moving freely or some sort of radiologic study (chest x-ray or ct scan).  If you don't have any studies done, thats ok, but if the pain gets worse you should see your doctor.

Question 6

is it necessary to go to er for a possible broken rib?

Accepted Answer

That Depends: No doctor is going to say conclusively no to that in my opinion.  However, most broken ribs are treated conservatively with pain medication and avoidance of aggravating factors.  The problem is that a severly displaced rib fracture could compromise lung function.  Fortunately, most rib fractures just hurt, a lot.

Question 7

will a broken rib under the shoulder blade cause problems?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Should be ok once it heals unless there is displacement or healing reaction causing protrusion into the shoulder blade/chest wall space resulting in bursal irritation when you elevate your arm on the same side.

Question 8

how long would you be in the hospital for a broken rib for?

Accepted Answer

No hospital stay: Having experienced several personally, the pain will calm down in 2-3 weeks and take an average of 4-6 weeks to resolve. You will not need  hospital stay unless you have injured your lung/have a pneuomothorax, or other trauma.

Question 9

what are the best treatment options to relieve a broken rib?

Accepted Answer

Take some aspirin!: A simple analgesic should be enough.  Nothing more complicated is indicated.  Certainly not strapping or taping the chest.

Question 10

how long will i be required to stay in a hospital for a broken rib?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Most broken ribs are minimally displaced and are treated with taping to minimize movement and discharge home from the er with anti-pain medication.  Rarely a broken rib is significantly displaced and can threaten to puncture lung or its linings and that may generate a hospital admission.

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