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Suggest Treatment For Rib Fracture In And Accident
I was in a car accident nearly 3 weeks ago and broke a bone in my foot as well as cracked two ribs on the lower right side of my rib cage. Over the last week, I have developed pain in my left breast - at first it felt as though something were slipping underneath the breast (I actually thought it was a bra problem at first) but it gradually got more painful anytime I cry or laugh for that matter. There's a dull ache there now. Could it just be a rib fracture on the right under the breast or near the breastbone? I know that there isn't much the docs can do for rib fractures. I am 140 pds and 5'9".
Thu, 3 Jul 2014
Hi,
Rib fracture is difficult fracture to heal, as immobilization is not possible in the chest area with the use of plasters. So most important part of treatment for rib fracture is proper rest and minimization of pain with the use of painkillers. This may take 6-8 weeks to heal completely. You have to keep an eye over chest infection also, as your drainage system of the chest will not be working as normal, because of the pain associated with rib fracture and chances of chest infection increases significantly. If you feel anything is wrong, you should consult your doctor.
Rib fracture is difficult fracture to heal, as immobilization is not possible in the chest area with the use of plasters. So most important part of treatment for rib fracture is proper rest and minimization of pain with the use of painkillers. This may take 6-8 weeks to heal completely. You have to keep an eye over chest infection also, as your drainage system of the chest will not be working as normal, because of the pain associated with rib fracture and chances of chest infection increases significantly. If you feel anything is wrong, you should consult your doctor.
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