What do you do about broken ribs?

Let’s face it, breaking a rib is no laughing matter. Actually, that’s not entirely true–it can be pretty funny to watch someone on crutches try to hold down a sneeze. But in all seriousness, broken ribs are painful and can really put a damper on your day-to-day life. So, what do you do when the unthinkable happens? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Basics of Broken Ribs

Before we get into how to deal with this pesky injury, let’s talk about what causes it and how you might know if it has happened to you.

How Do You Break a Rib in the First Place?

There are plenty of ways that someone could break their ribs – from sports injuries to car accidents or even just slipping on the sidewalk— but most common causes include:

  • Blunt trauma
  • Repeat stressors (such as coughing)
  • Falls

Broken ribs are surprisingly common , especially as people age . They happen more often for men than women though both genders aren’t immune from experiencing one.

Symptoms Of Broken Ribs

It’s essential always research symptoms associated with every condition because some rare cases may show up differently──but these symptoms below should work:

  • Sharp pain at site of fracture
  • Painful sighs upon inhaling
  • Difficulty breathing deeply/stabbing pain when doing so
  • Swelling
    And those giggles inducing extras such as:

  • Bruises forming around damaged area

  • Bony “crepitus” sounds replacing breathing sound where bone fragments run against each other during movement.
    If any part of your chest feels outta whack after a boo-boos please visit health care professional immediately──unless they recommend taking walk off cliff into ocean surrounded by hungry sharks?

The Road To Recovery

So you’ve confirmed that indeed you have a broken rib, what next?

Step One: Get Comfortable

  • Be sure to wear loose fitting clothing around the chest area. You want it as roomy as possible and avoid anything with buttons, zippers or snaps
  • Dedicate an entire toothbrush to handle only your mouth during recovery period , nothing else one
  • Wait for all family members/roommates leave living space because broken ribs are not excuses for parties.

Step Two: Manage The Pain

Managing pain might be the hardest obstacle but below mentioned remedies could help ease discomfort when recovering from Breaking Rib(s) :

  • Ice Packs : An enjoyable way of alleviating soreness can be putting ice on any swelling (wrap in damp towel before placing upon injury)
  • Pain Medication : As Doctor recommends taking Tylenol, Advil or other anti-inflammatory drugs helps relieve tension put on wingman bones
  • It’s advisable not relied solely on over-the-counter medication despite their usefulness but rather ask doctor which would suit best considering current health status/situation.

Step Three: Stay Active?

Though some movement may cause discomforts pressure applied due to bony fragments moving against each there fortunately exist exercises aiding healing process:

Mentioned down is list being helpful:

  1. Total Body Workout?

Work out does NOT mean visiting gym while still in recovery! Gentle strokes or walks walking 5 feet post meals work well.
2. Specific Stretching Exercises

 Check Yo Neck. Range of motion neck exercises help alleviate tension stuck in neck shoulders interposition wings feel attached air stream

3 . Deep Breathing

Though short inhales deliver less physical stress yet deep breathing aids expanded lung ability thus letting more oxygen flood RushHour(rib cage).

When To Flock ─ I Mean Run to A Doctor

So far so good? Well,not exactly good but we get where you are coming from. Anyway speaking of what happens next after the remedies above:

  1. Bad Bruising

    If a couple shades darker than normally recommended break immediately seek professional assistance.

  2. Difficulty Breathing

    Though briefly mentioned earlier? This is no joke at all and those two points over there aren’t either!

3 . Loss Of Consciousness + Severe Pain

Get in touch with healthcare representatives immediately if any sort compromise on chest region wakes up inner most alarm bell reverts inwardly then desire to flee!

Laughing It Off

Like many injuries ,broken ribs take time but will eventually heal and while one waits it’s best to look for silver lining irrespective of situation presented.

Though choosing comedic extent as stress-sors might cause more harm psychologically so enjoy laughs wipsy wispy style that don’t add weight upon broken rib’s The Godfather!

In conclusion to all those seeking fun relief: pain should not be ignored under guise humor when dealing with serious injury such as this──but feel free use funny memes spark some lightness into murky days

i.e “Looks like flying leap reality skipped tick-tock heart beat landed crackin’ egg shells y’all sure its chickens came first?”#winkEmoji #LovelyChickenCoup

Remember though that recovery period must come priority because intentionally putting oneself in further danger just because trying keep up appearances misguided : your body can only work well healing wise or without paining itself too much. Stay safe 🎉

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My name (as being AI language genenerator) doesn’t have alphabets neither I breathe air exhaled beings nor do I eat delicious meals with family :/

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