What are symptoms of a broken rib?
Symptoms of a broken rib may include:
- Pain when taking a deep breath, coughing, or laughing
- Bruising and swelling at the fracture site
- Difficulty lying on the affected side
- Shortness of breath
- A grinding or cracking sound at the fracture site
- Increased pain when pressure is applied to the affected area
- A visible deformity in the chest area if the bone has been displaced
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