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I took a fall a week ago my ribs hurt on the opposite side near my lower sides &back especially at night when laying down. what could it be?

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Contusion or fx: Could be a soft tissue contusion or bruise but it may also be a rib fracture or other solid tissue injury.

Dr Hall agreed

Answered 7/30/2018

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