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How To Cure Broken Rib Pain?
I broke ribs 2,3 & 4 on January 26th. Today they are really hurting me and have been. I feel that I might be doing something in my sleep, because I wake up in pain. Today is worse for some reason. Do I need to get another x-ray and for what purpose; nothing can be done for broken ribs.
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
good question. unless you suffered from more trauma, the chance of the rib fracture worsening (or experiencing new fractures) is slim to none. the pain you are experiencing is likely due to the intercostal muscles and/or ligaments that might've been strained and/or sprained.
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