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I've got a pain in my leftside i fell over on thurs and think i hit my left side, it hurts wen i cough and i'm worried it's something else?
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You may have: bruised muscles and even broken ribs. See your doctor .
Answered 8/24/2014
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See a doctor: Injury from a fall can run a spectrum from a minor bruise to serious injury to internal organs. We can not assess this over the internet, so it's best to see a doctor for examination.
Answered 10/4/2016
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