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Suggest Treatment For Broken Ribs

I have broken Rib #8. Had it x-rayed and that is what the dr. said it was. Nothing to be done but time and pain meds. It has been 10 days now and I continue to feel the rib popping when I move. How is it supposed to heal if it keeps moving out of place which I assume is what the popping is.
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I think you don't have much to do about it. Just have rest as much as possible and avoid excessive movement. Take antiinflammatory drugs such Advil or naproxen for pain .

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka
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Suggest Treatment For Broken Ribs

Hello, I think you don t have much to do about it. Just have rest as much as possible and avoid excessive movement. Take antiinflammatory drugs such Advil or naproxen for pain . Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka