Rib Injury

Broken ribs are more common in older adults than younger people. In younger people the fracture may result from a sporting injury. The ribs may be fractured in more than one place. They generally take from 3 to 8 weeks to heal.

Causes range from a fall or a blow to the chest to hard coughing or sneezing.

Symptoms

You'll suffer pain, especially when taking a breath. Other symptoms are tenderness and shallow breathing. You may feel as though you have to hold your chest to relieve the pain. There may be bruising at the place of injury.

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