Cracked rib?

fatbuckRTO · 01-26-2009, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MissHell

Is it possible to crack your rib from coughing?

I've been sick with cold/flu for 2 weeks. Last week I was having major coughing fits. One specific spot on my side hurts like crazy and it doesn't feel like a pulled muscle. Just about anything and everything makes it hurt.

I plan to call the doctor tomorrow, but I feel kind of stupid asking the question.

Does it feel like the worst stitch in your side ever? I had a bruised rib and that's what it felt like. Breathing, moving my arm, coughing, laughing, etc. caused a pain that felt like I had just run a marathon.

OneSickPsycho · 01-26-2009, 02:20 AM

Cracking/breaking a rib... highly doubtful... more likely you pulled something coughing...

tommymac · 01-26-2009, 02:41 AM

Highly unlikley unless you have some seriuously advanced osteoperosis.

i would be worried more about a small pneumothorax (AKA collapsed lung) but can also just be the muscles from coughing so much.

Tom

Papa_Complex · 01-26-2009, 08:26 AM

Yes, I've heard of it. Far less likely than a muscle strain/tear though.

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01-26-2009, 02:20 AM	#2
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Cracking/breaking a rib... highly doubtful... more likely you pulled something coughing...

01-26-2009, 02:41 AM	#3
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	Highly unlikley unless you have some seriuously advanced osteoperosis. i would be worried more about a small pneumothorax (AKA collapsed lung) but can also just be the muscles from coughing so much. Tom

01-26-2009, 08:26 AM	#4
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Yes, I've heard of it. Far less likely than a muscle strain/tear though.