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Had Broken Ribs And Hurting. How Long Will This Pain Last?
Question: Apparently I broke my 6th and 7th rib back in July and it still hurts went to the doctor recently and found out they were broken how long is this pain going to last feels like forever
Brief Answer:
They should be healed by this time.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
Generally, rib fractures heal spontaneously without any issues within 2 months. It is quiet unusual to find them ununited and still hurting you even after 3 months.
The reasons for this could be
- osteoporosis & Vitamin D deficiency in you (which can be know by undergoing Bone mineral density test & Vitamin D blood levels estimation)
- Inadequate immobilization of the injured area
- Inadequate calcium supplementation during the healing phase of the fractures
- Smoking delays the healing of fractures (this applies only for smokers)
So, there is absolutely nothing to worry about the situation as the rib fractures inevitably heal. May be you have to wait a few more weeks.
No intervention is necessary except for using simple analgesics like Tylenol & regular calcium supplements till the fractures unite.
Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help further
Regards
They should be healed by this time.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
Generally, rib fractures heal spontaneously without any issues within 2 months. It is quiet unusual to find them ununited and still hurting you even after 3 months.
The reasons for this could be
- osteoporosis & Vitamin D deficiency in you (which can be know by undergoing Bone mineral density test & Vitamin D blood levels estimation)
- Inadequate immobilization of the injured area
- Inadequate calcium supplementation during the healing phase of the fractures
- Smoking delays the healing of fractures (this applies only for smokers)
So, there is absolutely nothing to worry about the situation as the rib fractures inevitably heal. May be you have to wait a few more weeks.
No intervention is necessary except for using simple analgesics like Tylenol & regular calcium supplements till the fractures unite.
Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help further
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1996
Answered : 2148 Questions
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