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How Long Does Fractured Rib Take To Completely Heal?
Question: I fell from between two or three feet about a week ago. I thought at the time "I fractured a rib near T7 or so. Went to my Chiropractor yesterday and he carefully loosened my spine with his individual vertebral "tapper" for some quick relief.
How long does a rib crack generally hurt in a 62 yr. male with good health?
Bought some Cal-Mag supplement yesterday supposed to use 2 caps TID
How long does a rib crack generally hurt in a 62 yr. male with good health?
Bought some Cal-Mag supplement yesterday supposed to use 2 caps TID
Brief Answer:
Rib cracks take 1.month usually
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
If you are getting relief from the Chiropractor, it is great news. I would appreciate it if you could get an Xray of lumbosacral spine.
Normally rib cracks are handled well without complications. So nothing to worry. It could take 2 month for most healing. You can take those tablets as well. Avoid taking deep sudden breaths, that can cause pain.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Rib cracks take 1.month usually
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
If you are getting relief from the Chiropractor, it is great news. I would appreciate it if you could get an Xray of lumbosacral spine.
Normally rib cracks are handled well without complications. So nothing to worry. It could take 2 month for most healing. You can take those tablets as well. Avoid taking deep sudden breaths, that can cause pain.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you Sir, it gives me a time frame to shoot for!
Brief Answer:
Do follow up
Detailed Answer:
Good Luck !!!!
Do follow up
Detailed Answer:
Good Luck !!!!
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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