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How Can A Rib Injury Be Treated?
A couple days ago I ran into my very high foot board with a sharp corner and likely cracked a rib (have had 5 cracked/broken ribs in distant past, so I do know what that feels like). Didn t feel a doc was proper corse of action, but today I m having a lot of abdominal pain. Is there a reason for concern, or should I give myself a few more days to recover from my rib injury?
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
most broken ribs heals within 6 weeks on its own.apply ice packs to the area.and consult orthopedic specialist
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