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How Long Do Cracked/broken Ribs Take To Heal?
Hello, 2 years ago I fractured a couple of ribs on my left side. It still causes pain when I turn over in bed or move certain ways. Also, at times I will get a funny tingling feeling in that spot, like pins and needles. My doctor says the ribs have healed and should not still have pain. Just had CT scan and don t know results yet. It worries me because I am a heavy smoker and I m scared that this pain may be something other than the rib injury. Any thoughts on this problem? Thank you.
Fri, 4 Nov 2016
Hi
Ribs heal in 3 ti 6 weeks, your aches and pains may be muscular or soft tissue, rib joints pain.
Take diclofenac tabs, apply voltage gel locally after hot fomentation..it will be okay..
Since a heavy smoker, get x ray chest done for lungs assessment for any bronchitis symptoms
See a physician
Thanks
Ribs heal in 3 ti 6 weeks, your aches and pains may be muscular or soft tissue, rib joints pain.
Take diclofenac tabs, apply voltage gel locally after hot fomentation..it will be okay..
Since a heavy smoker, get x ray chest done for lungs assessment for any bronchitis symptoms
See a physician
Thanks
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