Pain in one spot on the chest or side, especially when pressing on it
Pain that gets worse with deep breathing, coughing, laughing, sneezing, or twisting
Tenderness over the rib area
Swelling or mild bruising on the chest wall
Pain when moving the upper body or raising the arm
Pain that feels sharp, aching, or throbbing around the injured area
Difficulty taking a full breath because of pain
Pain that may improve when resting and worsen with activity
No obvious deformity in the chest
Symptoms after a direct hit, fall, or impact to the ribs
Seek urgent medical care if you have shortness of breath, severe chest pain, coughing up blood, dizziness, or worsening symptoms