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Does Severe Pain In The Ribs Fractured Long Back Need Medical Attention?
Broke 5 ribs in the back about 4 years ago. Had sporatic pain over the years, but about 2 weeks ago I went thru an episode of sneezing due to allergy. Since then I have had the same severe pain I had when I broke them. Should I go to a neurosurgeon or orthopedic doctor?
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Dear patient
Rib fracture usually unites within 6 weeks and pain subsides by that time. So rib fracture four years back cannot be the cause of chest pain you are having now. Underlying lung pathology needs to be ruled out. I would advise Xray of chest postero anterior view. Visit radiologycenter nearby you and get it done. You need to consult expert chest physician with report. All the best.
Rib fracture usually unites within 6 weeks and pain subsides by that time. So rib fracture four years back cannot be the cause of chest pain you are having now. Underlying lung pathology needs to be ruled out. I would advise Xray of chest postero anterior view. Visit radiologycenter nearby you and get it done. You need to consult expert chest physician with report. All the best.
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