What symptom does rib fracture have?

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As we all know, ribs are 12 pairs of bones that make up the whole foot of the human body. Rib fracture is a very common injury, accounting for the vast majority of thoracic fractures. Generally speaking, rib fracture is between adults, especially the elderly. Because the ribs of the elderly are fragile, they are prone to fracture, including direct violence and indirect violence, The pathological changes of ribs and so on may lead to the occurrence of fractures. What are the symptoms of rib fractures? Now let me tell you something.

What symptom does rib fracture have?

First: the most obvious symptom of rib fracture is obvious local pain. Patients will feel pain at the fracture site. Moreover, with coughing, deep breathing, body movement and so on, the pain will aggravate, and bone frications will be heard. These are common and need our attention.

Second: because of the chest stability is damaged, and with the increasing pain, the patient's breathing will be restricted, mainly manifested as * rapid breathing and alveolar ventilation reduction, many patients do not dare to cough, resulting in phlegm retention, respiratory secretion obstruction and so on.

Third: rib fracture can cause abnormal respiratory movement, lead to bilateral thoracic pressure imbalance, affect the return of blood, which will cause circulatory dysfunction, long-term shock or further aggravate the symptoms of shock, we need to pay attention to it.

matters needing attention

There are many clinical manifestations of rib fracture, which do great harm to patients. We need to pay attention to the timely treatment of fracture, mainly based on the principle of analgesia, clearing respiratory secretions and fixing the chest.