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Popping In The Rib Area. Worried About Broken Rib Due To Exertion

Hi Dr my name is Kathy I am 63 years young. Last evening I was pruning a vine I had been doing yard work thru the day. (rest periods) I was not exerting a lot of energy as I was pruning. All of a sudden I felt a pop right side rib area and sort of catch feeling.

Please tell me there is noooo possibly that I have a broken rib :)
Thu, 23 May 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello Kathy,
Welcome at HCM.

I have read details of your question.

I want to assure you that this is not a rib fracture,until unless there is injury or trauma or there is severe weakness of bone due to other reson ,this should not be a fracture rib.
In case of fracture you may find following symptoms-

-There should be severe pain on a spot or large area.

-There is swelling.

-There should be pain on pressing that part.

-There should be excessive pain on taking deep breath.

If you are not having these symptoms, then stay assure that you are not having fracture.

Even if you are having little doubt then it will be better for you to go for a x ray of chest AP view & get it reported from a radiologist doctor.Generally most of the hospitals or clinics give you x rays after reporting it from a x ray expert or radiologist.

At present you should have a good analgesic like paracetamol to get relief from pain.Please do rest & avoid exertion, so that you can recover faster.

With best wishes.
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Popping In The Rib Area. Worried About Broken Rib Due To Exertion

Hello Kathy, Welcome at HCM. I have read details of your question. I want to assure you that this is not a rib fracture,until unless there is injury or trauma or there is severe weakness of bone due to other reson ,this should not be a fracture rib. In case of fracture you may find following symptoms- -There should be severe pain on a spot or large area. -There is swelling. -There should be pain on pressing that part. -There should be excessive pain on taking deep breath. If you are not having these symptoms, then stay assure that you are not having fracture. Even if you are having little doubt then it will be better for you to go for a x ray of chest AP view & get it reported from a radiologist doctor.Generally most of the hospitals or clinics give you x rays after reporting it from a x ray expert or radiologist. At present you should have a good analgesic like paracetamol to get relief from pain.Please do rest & avoid exertion, so that you can recover faster. With best wishes.