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How Can A Painful Rib Fracture Be Treated?

I was assaulted 6 months ago and broke 2 ribs. I am still in absolute agony from this is it possible they are still broken after all this time? I have a very physical job and I may have a hurt it again the old injury. I need to get on with my normal job and it s very painful
Thu, 25 May 2017
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Hello dear, based on your history it looks like you have tolerated a lot. Injuries to the rib cage, especially fractures, like in your case needs a lot of time to heal (a month to a couple of months), hence you will need a lot of patience. I know its easy to say but very difficult practically. What you will need to reduce the pain is
* Avoid weight bearing
* Take ample bed rest
* Take painkillers
* Wear a well fitting chest binder
* Most of all eat and drink well to gain the necessary calcium and other nutrients.

I hope I was able to answer your question. I wish you good health.
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How Can A Painful Rib Fracture Be Treated?

Hello dear, based on your history it looks like you have tolerated a lot. Injuries to the rib cage, especially fractures, like in your case needs a lot of time to heal (a month to a couple of months), hence you will need a lot of patience. I know its easy to say but very difficult practically. What you will need to reduce the pain is * Avoid weight bearing * Take ample bed rest * Take painkillers * Wear a well fitting chest binder * Most of all eat and drink well to gain the necessary calcium and other nutrients. I hope I was able to answer your question. I wish you good health.