if you have fractured ribs is ice or heat good to help them heal?


i have fractured ribs from coughing.

Answers:
There is no real way to heal ribs faster. They don't even tape them anymore. Ice will cut down any swelling they may display, but you should get that cough taken care of. I suggest sleeping on your back and not participating in sports. The risk of injuring them more is there and heavy breathing will cause pain. It sure is not fun living with broken ribs. I got bronchitis while I had them and was in lots of pain. Good luck.

Other Answers:
Ice will help with any potential swelling, but there really is no good remedy except for time for broken ribs.
I have had fracture ribs ice will help with swelling but the best cure is time



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