Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
135 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Pain In The Rib Cage Be Treated?

I was punched in the ribs pretty hard two weeks ago went to the er they said nothing was broken. Never felt any better actually my ribs did a loud pop a few times and with that the pain started over. The second doctor thinks it broken and was over looked on x-ray is that possible? And how do I get this painful popping to stop?
posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2017
Twitter Wed, 8 Nov 2017 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 8 Nov 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Even if broken,it wouldn't change your therapy. painkillers (nsail,paracetamol) and patience! every movement,coughing,laughing will cause pain to flare up and what ever you do it will take 3-4 weeks to heal. patience and analgetics.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Pain In The Rib Cage Be Treated?

Even if broken,it wouldn t change your therapy. painkillers (nsail,paracetamol) and patience! every movement,coughing,laughing will cause pain to flare up and what ever you do it will take 3-4 weeks to heal. patience and analgetics.