What should I do if my ribs are swollen?

Rib choking a local swelling, may be due to soft tissue injury or rib fracture and other reasons, treatment includes ice, medication, local immobilization, the use of drugs to follow the doctor’s instructions. 1. Local soft tissue injury: If there is no skin injury, it can be relieved by applying ice and avoiding pulling on the affected area. If the swelling and pain are severe, or accompanied by skin damage, it is recommended to go to the hospital and use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, to relieve pain after the doctor makes a clear diagnosis. 2. Rib fracture: clearly occurring rib fracture, can apply ibuprofen and other drugs, at the same time can use tape or elastic bandage for local immobilization, in order to reduce pulling to promote healing. Ribs choking a little swollen, we recommend that patients go to the hospital as soon as possible, to clarify the degree of injury, active treatment, in order to avoid delaying the condition.