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My daughter, about 35 pounds, walked on my ribs.would it hurt if i had a broken rib or did something to my lungs? because i feel okay.
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Rib fracture=pain: If you had fractured a rib: you would know it! you would have moderate -severe pain exacerbated by movement, cough, and deep breathing.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Broken ribs: A broken rib causes local pain and tenderness. You may get short of breath if rib punctures the lung.
Answered 5/5/2012
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Yes. : If she broke a rib, you'd likely have a good amount of pain and feel shot of breath.
Answered 7/20/2012
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