Jul 30, 2009 08:43
I think I have a fractured rib. I have an intense sore spot on the non-heart side of my upper chest. Whenever I breathe deeply it is painful. Even when I lie on my side or do certain body movements it's painful. According to the internet those are symptoms of a fractured rib. The only problem is I have no idea how it happened. I don't remember doing anything to cause it. It could have happened playing football but I don't think I even came into serious contact with anyone while playing. Supposedly you can fracture a rib by coughing but I don't remember having any super coughs lately. The internet says I have to breathe deeply once an hour to prevent pneumonia.