All vegetables contain high levels of fructose. Some of the vegetables with fructan content include asparagus, artichoke, beans, broccoli, leek, cabbage, onion, tomato, peanuts and zucchini. These foods can be avoided in low sugar diets.
A: It takes up to 3 to 6 weeks for a bruised rib to get better, as stated by the National Health Service. A person can use painkillers to treat the condition and an X-ray may not be necessary. However, injuries sustained from car accidents, fall from heights and crashes need medical attention. Continue Reading
Healing takes at least 6 weeks. If you injure other body organs, you may need to stay in the hospital. Otherwise you can heal at home. Most people with broken ribs do not need surgery. In the emergency room you may have received a strong medicine (such as a nerve block or narcotics) if you were in severe pain. You will not have a belt or a bandage around your chest because these would keep your ribs from moving when you breathe or cough.