U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Australia
A 29-year-old male asked:

Dear dr.yesterday i was severely beaten in my ribs and i felt a crack. although i have no evident inflammation, i constantly feel localized discomfort in the ribs and pain when perform certain movements or breathing deeply.should i see a doctor and take x

1 doctor answer • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kathy Robinson
Dr. Kathy Robinsonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
See doctor: If you were severely beaten then it would be good to see a doctor to make sure there is no internal organ damage. They may or may not do xrays. If it is a cracked rib then taking an xray does not help much, because they just have to heal on their own. If you become short of breath you need to go to Emergency. I am very sorry this happened to you.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
3.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Evan Altman
Dr. Yash Khanna
Dr. Stephen Southard
Dr. Evan Altman and 6 doctors agree7 doctors agree
1 comment
Dr. Ihab Ibrahim
Dr. Ihab Ibrahim commented
Pain Management 31 years experience
Please speak to someone besides us here. a cough that wont stop, or difficulty breathing can be life threatening, and you should go to the emergency room immediately
Feb 5, 2015

Related questions

A 25-year-old female asked:
Could bilateral chronic pain (3-4 mos) in back near ribs that gets worse with deep breathing, movement, and pressing on area be from kidneys?
4 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old female asked:
Severe cough, = cracked rib? Severe pain when coughing, breathing deep, twisting body or pressing on rib. Scared to cough because of the pain.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 33-year-old male asked:
My ribs are making this popping sound and tense feeling similar to how you would crack your knuckles. What kind of doctor should I see for this?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
A 20-year-old female asked:
I have this pain in my lower rib and diffculty in breathing lately i was diagnosed with endometrialhyperplasia & my doctor told me to take some meds?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 39-year-old male asked:
Good day, I had a operation when I was 14, the doctor had to break my ribs and realign them. Today I heard a snap at the bottom middel of my ribs and it's very painful when I do certain movements. I'm wondering if it's a muscle or more serious.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Jun 27, 2015

Found in:

Breathing›Pain

People also asked

Fell on my right ribs . Went to urgent care . No broken bones detected. Still in pain,when lying down,pulling anything,bending and deep breathing after 3 weeks. Should I see a doctor or wait it out ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
I used cortisone meds april,didnt helpfor my discomfort and irritating feelin in upper part of chest & lower part of neck/throat,feels like discomfort not paining but it does feel like something obstructing my breathing intermittently,wat doc to see?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
I'm experiencing chest pain when coughing, deep breathing and while lying down. Do I need to see a doctor or will this heal on its on?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Saw a doctor 6 days ago about discomfort under my left rib cage and a tight chest and got medication for inflammation. He said I'd need an x-ray if things don't change. It hasn't changed. What do I do? Could it be a collapsed lung?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Son, 35, complains of area above right collarbone area hurting him for several months on and off.. No lumps, fevers, night sweats, just discomfort there with movements or breathing sometimes, is this a concern? Just saw doc, CBC perfect?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.