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What Causes Sore Rib Cage And Painful Breathing After An Injury?
My husband and I narrowly avoided an accident yesterday and were forced to slam on the breaks. After the "close call," I had some discomfort in my chest. It was better when I initially woke up this morning, but now it is getting increasingly sore. Is it worth a trip to a "doc in a box" for an x-ray? It is sore when I breathe in and out and otherwise there's general soreness...I really have no other symptoms, though. Your opinion?
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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It may only be a bruised rib or at most a nondisplaced rib fracture, and since there isn't anything to do about either of those but ride it out for a few weeks.
That said, since I can't examine you, I'm obligated to advise you at least to have a doctor take a look at you
It may only be a bruised rib or at most a nondisplaced rib fracture, and since there isn't anything to do about either of those but ride it out for a few weeks.
That said, since I can't examine you, I'm obligated to advise you at least to have a doctor take a look at you
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