How long the rib pain can be cured in general is related to the causes of rib pain, most of them can be cured within 1~3 weeks, and a few rib pain caused by rib tumor or lung cancer invading the ribs may not be cured for a long time.
1. Rib pain caused by rib fracture: because of the rich blood supply of rib periosteum, the inflammation factor can be absorbed and dissipated quickly, and the pain will be relieved within 1~2 weeks after the treatment of chest strap fixation and so on.
2. Rib pain caused by intercostal neuritis, lung infection, pleurisy and other diseases: rib pain can be relieved within 2~3 weeks after treatment for the primary disease.
3. Rib pain caused by rib tumor or lung cancer invasion: because the tumor stimulating factor can not be eliminated and exists for a long time, it generally can not be cured by itself, and the pain can be temporarily alleviated or relieved by pain-relieving treatment in severe cases.
It is suggested that patients with rib pain should go to regular hospitals in time and listen to the advice of professional doctors so as to avoid delaying their condition.