A member asked:

I fell and hit my ribs now it's real sore and hard to sleep. i can also feel it in back area. it doesn't hurt to bad when i take deep breath. doctor?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

ICE/IBUPROfEN: Ice and Ibuprofen will help. Suggest you get xray to find out if there is a fracture. If so 6-8 weeks before healing occurs. Hope this helps Good Luck!

Answered 3/22/2021

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