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Can an old rib injury cause pain that comes back after 5 years?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Yes: Rib injuries are the most painful injury try local capsaicin patch to that area 16 hours per day.

Answered 2/14/2020

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Dr. David Fertel answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Yes: Bad rib fractures can cause life-long pain.

Answered 2/14/2020

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