I think my rib might be broken or something...is it?!


Question: I think my rib might be broken or something!.!.!.is it!?
Okay so i was at my friend Kendra's house with my friend sam!.
We were playing around like always, and then Kendra pounced on me and her knee landed right on my ribs!.
At the moment i could not breathe and i was on the ground trying to mouth help me!.
Sam was going to call 911 but then i started to get my breath back and said don't call them yet!.
So then i sat up and was in lots of pain!. Then they helped me stand up!. we walked back to her house and her mom looked at it, then i went home!.

So now i am home and here are things that are wrong:

-when i walk i have to walk hunched to my left side!.
-i have to sit hunched over forwards or to the side!.

it hurts when:
-get up from a chair or get up from laying down!.
-when i sit/lay down
-Take deep breathes
-sneeze [OMG! THE WORST PAIN]
-burp/hiccup
-sit up straight or stand straight
-raise my left arm
-pick things up with my left arm
-yawn/stretch/strain

and yeah, i just wanna know if my rib could be broken
my dad wont take me to the doctor tonight!.!.!.he is one of those people who have to wait like 2 days and if its still hurts then you go to the doctor!.!.!.!.

Oh and the pain rate is like 8 when i do those things i just listed but when i just sit here hunched over then its like a 4!.!.!.like it doesn't really hurt its just like!.!.!.pressure i suppose!.

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Answers:
It sounds like you have a broken rib, and they are extremely painful!. You should go to the ER and get it checked out to make sure the rib isn't puncturing one of your organs or a lung!. They will xray it, and then will put you in a elastic wrap around brace!. It helps keep the rib in place until it heals!. If your pain is an 8, then tell your dad, I said to take you to the ER or clinic if one is open on the weekend!. This is not something that should wait till Monday!.

Ask your dad which is more important: His money, or his kid!?

I just saw a program on "The Doctors" about a woman who had a fractured rib that was poking in to her liver, and had healed that way!. She is in constant excruciating pain from it!. Does he want you to end up like that!?

How does he expect you to sleep if your pain is that bad!? Men, sometimes you just have to whap 'em one and tell them to wake the heck up!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I regret to tell you, yes, based on what you describe you quite possibly have at least one fractured rib!. Unfortunately there is very little a doctor can do!. The best wat to treat a fx'd rib(s) it to wear any article of clothing that stabilizes the area!. Should heal in 4-6 weeks, Stay strong & good luckWww@Answer-Health@Com

i believe that you may have fractured a rib!. Does it hurt when you touch the area!? And if you have fractured one, it could be serious (although it happens all the time when you give CPR) you really should see a doctor and try to avoid movement, you could do more damage!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

It could be broken or fractured/green fracture where it splits along the bone,don't know if its the solid's or the floating ribs,
I think you should get it X ray-ed
P!.S don't get your mates to make you laugh trust me I've had fractured ribs beforeWww@Answer-Health@Com

Ouch that hurts girl!. I believe you have a broken rib!. If not maybe you ribs are bruise!. GET WELL SOON!. :DWww@Answer-Health@Com

What is a fractured rib!?

A rib fracture is a crack or break in one of the bones of the rib cage!. A break in the thick tissue (cartilage) that connects the ribs to the breastbone may also be called a fractured rib, even if the bone itself is not broken!.

The most common cause of a fractured rib is a direct blow to the chest, often from a car accident or a fall!. Coughing hard can also fracture a rib!. This is more likely to happen if you have a disease that has made your bones weak, such as osteoporosis or cancer!.

It is important to see a doctor after a rib injury!. A blow that is hard enough to fracture a rib could also injure your lungs, spleen, blood vessels, or other parts of your body!.

What happens when you break a rib!?

Your ribs have two main jobs:

* They protect the organs in your chest!.
* They help you breathe by keeping space open inside your chest while the muscles you use to breathe squeeze in, or contract!. This leaves plenty of space for your lungs to fill up with air!.

The muscles used for breathing pull on the ribs, so breathing may be very painful when you have a fractured rib!.

Flail chest is a serious problem that happens when three or more ribs are broken in more than one place!. If you have flail chest, the broken area can't hold its shape when you take a breath!. This leaves less space in your chest for your lungs to open and air to flow in!. It also makes it harder for the muscles to work well, so it's harder to take a breath!.

What are the symptoms!?

A fractured rib may cause:

* Mild to severe pain in the injured area!.
* Pain when you breathe!.
* Pain around the fracture when someone pushes on your breastbone!.

If you can't breathe normally because of pain or flail chest, you may:

* Feel short of breath!.
* Feel anxious, restless, or scared!.
* Have a headache!.
* Feel dizzy, tired, or sleepy!.

How is a fractured rib diagnosed!?

Your doctor will ask questions about your injury and do a physical exam!. The doctor may:

* Push on your chest to find out where you are hurt!.
* Watch you breathe and listen to your lungs to make sure air is moving in and out normally!.
* Listen to your heart!.
* Check your head, neck, spine, and belly to make sure there are no other injuries!.

You may need to have an X-ray or other imaging test if your doctor isn't sure about your symptoms!. But rib fractures don't always show up on X-rays!. So you may be treated as though you have a fractured rib even if an X-ray doesn't show any broken bones!.



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