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I was leaning over a railing today, lowering a light chair over, and i felt something crack. was it my rib?

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Might: Rib fracture can happen very easily specially if you have osteoporosis. What you should be concern and see a doctor, if you feel shortness of breath.

Answered 6/9/2013

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