How is rib crushing treated?
If you feel pain while coughing, sneezing, breathing deeply, turning your upper body left or right or bending, your ribs may be crushed. As long as the ribs are not broken and the pain is unbearable, you can pass the pain on your own without any medical help. Ice, over-the-counter pain relievers, moist heat treatment and relaxation make your ribs feel better.
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Relaxing Quickly
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Put ice on the painful area for 48 hours, occasionally. Putting ice on the ribs helps the crushed tissue heal faster, reducing pain and preventing swelling. After the injury, continue to apply ice for 48 hours and try not to use a heating pad. [1]
Find a pack of frozen vegetables (such as beans or corn) or break a plastic bag that can be sealed and fill it with crushed ice. Wrap the ice bag with a towel or T-shirt and place it on the crushed ribs.
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Take painkillers appropriately. If every breath you take hurts, controlling the pain will help you feel better. Read a package insert and take a painkiller, such as aspirin, naprosyn, or minoset. Always consult your doctor before starting a new painkiller. [2] [3]
If you are less than 19 years old, do not drink aspirin because there is a risk of developing Reye's syndrome. [4]
As long as the ribs heal, you can continue to use painkillers during the healing process. Remember to use the painkiller as instructed by your doctor or in accordance with the package insert.
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Apply moist heat after 48 hours. Applying heat to the area can help heal crush after a few days and relieve pain. Apply moist warm compresses to the painful area like a wet towel. You can also take a bath with warm water. [5]
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Avoid wrapping your ribs. In the past, a method of wrapping the rib cage with a bandage was used to treat crushed ribs. However, this treatment is no longer recommended as it can cause complications such as pneumonia, making breathing difficult. So, wrap the ribs with bandages. [6]
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Recovery of Rib Injuries
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Rest as much as you can. This is not the time to push yourself; especially if breathing is painful. The best thing you can do to heal quickly is to relax. Grab a book or open a movie and don't force yourself as your ribs heal. [7]
Go to work for a few days if possible; especially if it is a job that requires a long standing or is based on manual labor.
Avoid movements such as pushing, pulling or lifting heavy objects. Do sports and participate in any physical activity while healing your ribs, unless the doctor suggests otherwise.
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Check your breath. Breathing when your ribs are crushed can be painful. However, it is important to try to breathe normally and cough when necessary to prevent complications such as chest infections. [8] If you feel you need to cough, gently press a pillow against the rib to minimize movement and pain.
Take a deep breath at every turn. Take a long, deep breath every few minutes and give it slowly. If the damage to your ribs is large and you can't do it often, try doing it every hour.
Try breathing exercises. When you feel that you can breathe regularly, breathe slowly for 3 seconds, hold for 3 seconds, and breathe again in 3 seconds. Repeat this once or twice a day for several minutes.
Smoking. Substances that may irritate your lungs as your ribs heal may make you more susceptible to infection. Consider it an opportunity to quit smoking.
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Sleep in an upright position. Lying all night long and turning left and right can improve sleep. To reduce discomfort during the first few nights, try to sleep upright on a surface, such as a recliner. Sleeping upright will also limit your mobility throughout the night, preventing you from lying on your stomach, which will help relieve pain. [9]
Alternatively, you can try to lie on the wounded side. Although unreasonable, it may help you breathe more comfortably. [10]
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Getting Medical Support
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Get medical attention if you can't breathe properly or if you have chest pain. Not being able to breathe fully may be a sign of a more serious problem than crushed ribs. If your breathing suddenly decreases, if you have difficulty breathing, if you have chest pain or if you cough blood, call the emergency room immediately or go to a hospital immediately. [11]
Watch out for the possibility of sail chest trauma. Sailing chest trauma is caused by fractures of 3 or more side-by-side ribs, making breathing severely difficult. [12] If you suspect multiple ribs to be damaged and cannot take a deep breath, seek medical attention.
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If you're suspicious of a broken rib, go to a health facility. A crushed or cracked rib is damaged, but still in the rib cage. A broken rib is dangerous, as it may come out of its normal position in the rib cage and cause a vessel, lung, or other organ to rupture. If you suspect that your ribs are broken, go to the hospital instead of trying to treat yourself at home. [13]
Move your hands gently over the rib cage. In the area of a cracked or crushed rib, bloating occurs, but there are no large protrusions or bruises. If you suspect a broken rib, contact a healthcare facility as soon as possible.
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If the pain persists or is unbearable, make an appointment with a health care provider. There are many causes of chest pain, and some of these pain are life-threatening. A correct diagnosis will ensure that the right problem is treated. Your health care provider may ask you to have a chest film, a CT scan, an MRI or a bone scan to make a correct diagnosis if there is any suspicion of breakage. [14] However, damaged cartilages or crushes do not appear in these tests. Therefore, if you experience any of these problems, seek medical attention: [15]
Increased pain in the abdomen or shoulder
If you're coughing or you're high.
Tips
Use the abdominal muscles as little as possible and sleep upright, reducing pain in your ribs and shoulders.
Keep your posture normal. A distorted posture due to rib pain can directly cause back pain.
Take a warm bath using medicinal salts, eucalyptus oil, baking soda or a combination of three.
Watch out for complications such as chest infection during the healing process.
Make sure you see your doctor a week or two after the injury.
Warnings
If you have difficulty breathing, if you feel pressure, pain in the middle of your chest, or if the pain has spread to your shoulder or arm, call the emergency room. They may be a sign of a heart attack.
This article does not constitute medical advice.
Don't try to treat broken ribs on your own. If you see any signs of a broken rib, get immediate medical attention.
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