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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ribs While Coughing Post An Accident

my mom met with an accident 4years back because of tat she has a fracture on her 8th rib...The pain started suddenly whenever she coughs it pains her a lot...she was admitted in hosp.but of no use the pain is the same.we got ct chest done where it shows 8th rib fracture...can u plz suggest me how does the pain reduce ..when she coughs it pains only at tat place..plz suggest me what to do..they have given lot of medicines but.no relief
Mon, 29 Feb 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
This is very uncommon picture. Usually rib fracture heals in 2 to 3 months without intervention. Nothing is required. Will need to see the CT scan. If the pain is because of fractures rib, then she may need surgery. Chances of posibility are very low. None of my patients required any surgery for single rib fracture till date.
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Suggest Remedy For Pain In Ribs While Coughing Post An Accident

This is very uncommon picture. Usually rib fracture heals in 2 to 3 months without intervention. Nothing is required. Will need to see the CT scan. If the pain is because of fractures rib, then she may need surgery. Chances of posibility are very low. None of my patients required any surgery for single rib fracture till date.