2006-12-07 06:58:39 · 10 answers · asked by Justina 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
my sister is 27, it has nothing to do with my parents, they dont even live here, so dont get your chonies in a bunch, person!
2006-12-07 07:06:21 · update #1
How the doctors tell if you broke a rib:
Poke the patient in the ribs
If there is a dull pain all over a broad area of the chest wall, then it is bruised. Even if it is excruciating pain all over the chest wall it is likely to be just a bruise.
However, if there is one spot along the rib that hurts MUCH MUCH more than the rest, then that is a rib fracture.
If she is having severe pain (and quite possibly breathing difficulties) she should go to the hospital.
X-rays may not find rib fractures always. However, there are other things the doctors should look for such as pneumothorax. They also can give good pain relief for strong pain.
2006-12-07 07:06:43 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an x-ray to know for sure. No one can definitively diagnose a broken bone from reading a description on the internet, and you should not expect it. Go to urgent care and have one done.
2016-05-23 04:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound pleasant!
Does she have a spike in the pain when she breathes? It might only be a very deep bruise. But if it's worrying you, you could go to the emergency room for an x-ray.
Good luck!
2006-12-07 07:35:49 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing will be done if she has a fractured rib. She will just have to hurt for several weeks.
2006-12-07 13:39:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if she did, the doctors don't do anything about it. They tell you NOT to wrap it, and just to take it easy for awhile. Believe me, it's not worth going unless it's so bad she can't move. Then go. But still, i don't think they will do much.
2006-12-07 07:33:36 · answer #5 · answered by May M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has a hard time breathing then she could have a broken rib.
2006-12-07 07:07:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any concern parent would have carry that child to the ER or called an ambulance., that parent needs to be reported.
2006-12-07 07:03:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
o my gosh you HAVE TO TAKE HER TO THE HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY because if she broke something she could be in severe damage that you don't know about . so get a x-ray now!
2006-12-07 07:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
X-rays do the job have her checked out
2006-12-07 07:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by nazwats 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the Dr. and have him x ray them
2006-12-07 07:00:31 · answer #10 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋