2007-10-16 07:00:58 · 5 answers · asked by Ram Up 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
3-6 weeks
2007-10-16 07:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by Oreo Schmoreo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To heal, or stop hurting? For the bone to heal (fuse back together) takes about 6 weeks. However, there are several factors that effect that, health status, diet, smoking, etc.
The rib should stop hurting in a week or so. Less if you keep it stabalized with an ACE wrap bandage. Until it completely heals, you will most likely get some discomfort whenever you bump it or move the "wrong" way.
2007-10-16 14:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by Marshall 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you know that ribs "never" actually heel? The discomfort may last for a few months depending on the severity but,,,,that's as good as it can get.
2007-10-16 14:11:29 · answer #3 · answered by orchard_littlejoe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF BREAK 4-8 WEEKS.
2007-10-16 14:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the severity 4-8 wks or longer. thanks medical provider.
2007-10-18 20:43:28 · answer #5 · answered by Savanna 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋