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What are the symptoms of a cracked rib? i have a pain in the rib area and it is sore to touch
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Go see your doc: Rib fractures are painful and take a long time to heal. Go see your family doc for an xray and exam. He can offer you medication to allow you to heal and re-assure you of your diagnosis.
Answered 2/26/2016
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