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3days ago i was in a wreck and my ribs hurt automatically but i haven't been able to eat normal and when i do i get a sharp pain in my side stomach?
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See below: It is not uncommon in a motor vehicle accident to sustain blount chemat/abdominal trauma from the steering wheel door seat belt etc.. The ribs function to protect the organs and lungs and heart and other neurovascular structures. Rib contusions, rib fractures are not uncommon with this mechanism of injury. These are generally treated conservatively without surgery. Activities modification to avoid that aggravate your symptoms is usually recommended such as avoid lying on the side, lifting, if you're having any acute shortness of breath or difficulty breathing i would go directly to the emergency room. The general follow up with your medical doctor would not hurt. Good luck thank you.
Answered 10/4/2016
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