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Posted on Mon, 22 May 2017
Question: My husband took a bad fall down some stairs and is in pain from his back to his chest with a large bruse on his buttock. He won't go to the ER because he says thy can't do anything for a cracked or broken rib? Cou=ld it puncture the lung?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Thank you for the query.

Yes this is possible. He may have a pneumothorax and do not notice it. Cough, shortness of breath or just chest pain can be the symptoms.

It is advisable for him to have at least chest x-ray done to rule it out.

Hope this helps.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Back Pain

Brief Answer: Yes, it is possible. Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for the query. Yes this is possible. He may have a pneumothorax and do not notice it. Cough, shortness of breath or just chest pain can be the symptoms. It is advisable for him to have at least chest x-ray done to rule it out. Hope this helps. Regards.