Suggest Treatment For Broken Ribs In An Elderly Person

Posted on Thu, 25 Feb 2016

Question: I had a car accident in May 2015 and had 4 cracked/broken ribs (age 60) The pain has gradually gone and I had forgotten about them. Recently we have had the first cold weather since the accident and the area of most pain has started again. Is this to be expected?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, this kind of pain is expected in cold weather.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this kind of pain is expected in cold weather.
No need to worry for this.
Application of warm water pad on affected areas is useful in relieving pain.
Better to avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
If pain is more troublesome then you can take painkiller drugs.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)

Will this always be a problem in cold weather or will it get better over time?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You will have this symptom for few winters then it will gradually subside.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You will have this kind of pain in first few winters then gradually pain will subside.
So no need to worry much, it will grad subside over time.
Hope I have solved your query.
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Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar