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Broken (fractured) or bruised ribs are usually caused by a fall or blow to the chest, or occasionally by severe coughing. They can be very painful, but will normally improve within about three to six weeks. If you think you've injured your ribs, you'll often be able to look after yourself at home.
Therefore, when there is a possibility of a cracked or broken rib, first aid is very essential. Here's how to treat a cracked rib to avoid further damages. Treating a Cracked Rib. A cracked rib is also known as a rib fracture, where either one or more bones of the rib cage are broken/cracked due to injury.There are three main divisions in the rib cage; the first rib, middle ribs and lower rib, out of which the middle ones are more prone to fracture.herefore, when there is a possibility of a cracked or broken rib, first aid is very essential. Here's how to treat a cracked rib to avoid further damages. Treating a Cracked Rib. A cracked rib is also known as a rib fracture, where either one or more bones of the rib cage are broken/cracked due to injury.