What is broken ribs?
A fracture is a partial or complete break in a bone. Broken ribs may occur when one or more of the bones in the rib cage fractures or cracks. Some common causes of broken ribs may be from a fall, motor vehicle accident or impact during contact sports.
How do members experience broken ribs?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with broken ribs*
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Sharp pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Back pain
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for broken ribs*
Who has broken ribs on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 22 | |
| 50s | 28 | |
| 60s | 32 | |
| 70+ | 35 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 36 | |
| Female | 89 |