
Suggest Treatment For Fractured Rib

Exercise within your comfort zone
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Irrespective of number of ribs fractured, if there is no breathing difficulty the principle of management is same
1. Analgesic
2. Local application of hot water fomentation
Rigid immobilisation which is done in case of long bone fracture like plaster of Paris cast is not required.
I would suggest you the following
1. Jogging is perfectly fine
2. Exercise within limits of your pain
3. Analgesic like Ibuprofen will be helpful
4. Hot water fomentation will be helpful
Once the pain and muscle spasm subside with analgesic and fomentation the exercise endurance will also increase
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon

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