I'm not sure how tight to keep the ace bandage and the bruise is getting darker, plus the area around it is swollen. We have a huge deductible on our insurance, so I haven't gone to the doctor, but I know I injured my ribs. I've been told that there isn't anything you can do about broken ribs. I guess I need to know if they're bruised, cracked, or fractured, so I know how to treat them. The pain is pretty great and I can't lay or bend down.
Q: I think I cracked or fractured a rib. Should I go to the doctor or just bandage it up?
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6/17/08 2:47am
Go to the Dr...could be other damage.
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