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My rib hurts a lot and i don't know if its broken from dismount fall?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Only X-Ray can tell: Rib injuries (whether broken or not) are notoriously bothersome, because the chest wall moves with every breath, so it is not possible to rest the injured area. Only an x-ray can tell whether a rib is broken or not; your doctor may be able to order one for you at a local hospital or freestanding radiology office, or else you can go to an urgent care clinic.
Answered 5/28/2012
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Might be: You should probably see a doctor. It might be. Rib fractures can be serious.
Answered 7/7/2012
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