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What Causes Popping Sound In Ribs After Injury?
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Wed, 23 Dec 2015
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Question : I bruised my ribs about a week ago. I just coughed a few minutes ago and something popped. I will be seeing my doctor in the morning, but do you know what may have caused this?
Brief Answer:
Are you in severe pains?
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this bruised ribs and the pop sound you have reported. This is probably a non pathological sound and which doesn’t represent any underlying disease condition unless this is accompanied by a severe pain as well. I will not be particularly moved to request that you see a doctor. I all rather recommend you stay calm and monitor only as cough will for sure not cause any severe bone lesion responsible for a popping sound. I hope to hear from you!
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Are you in severe pains?
Detailed Answer:
HI and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this bruised ribs and the pop sound you have reported. This is probably a non pathological sound and which doesn’t represent any underlying disease condition unless this is accompanied by a severe pain as well. I will not be particularly moved to request that you see a doctor. I all rather recommend you stay calm and monitor only as cough will for sure not cause any severe bone lesion responsible for a popping sound. I hope to hear from you!
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, that is calming to know.
It hurts quite a bit more than prior to the pop. I wouldn't say severe, but I get sharp pains if I move my torso in certain ways. I slipped on the ice a week ago and bruised them at that point. I didn't bruise them while coughing, but the pop occurred after a cough. I am icing it currently.
It hurts quite a bit more than prior to the pop. I wouldn't say severe, but I get sharp pains if I move my torso in certain ways. I slipped on the ice a week ago and bruised them at that point. I didn't bruise them while coughing, but the pop occurred after a cough. I am icing it currently.
Brief Answer:
Icing, rest and Ibuprofen should be enough!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is typical of musculoskeletal pain. There is no need to be too anxious and seek aggressive medical care at this time. I will recommend the above measures to address this pain. Beyond that, all is well. Be calm and keep me posted.
I wish you well.
Icing, rest and Ibuprofen should be enough!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is typical of musculoskeletal pain. There is no need to be too anxious and seek aggressive medical care at this time. I will recommend the above measures to address this pain. Beyond that, all is well. Be calm and keep me posted.
I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, that is calming to know.
It hurts quite a bit more than prior to the pop. I wouldn't say severe, but I get sharp pains if I move my torso in certain ways. I slipped on the ice a week ago and bruised them at that point. I didn't bruise them while coughing, but the pop occurred after a cough. I am icing it currently.
Thank you! Will do.
It hurts quite a bit more than prior to the pop. I wouldn't say severe, but I get sharp pains if I move my torso in certain ways. I slipped on the ice a week ago and bruised them at that point. I didn't bruise them while coughing, but the pop occurred after a cough. I am icing it currently.
Thank you! Will do.
Brief Answer:
Keep me posted!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and do well to keep me posted on the progress of this.
I wish you well.
Keep me posted!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and do well to keep me posted on the progress of this.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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