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I got kicked in the ribs and now they really hurt. what should i do?
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Seek an evaluation: If you do not have your own pcp, then you should go to your local hospital er or urgent care center for an assessment and x-rays. It is important to distinguish between various conditions - muscle contusions, rib fractures, or damage to internal structures (lungs and heart). The treatment will vary depending on the extent of the trauma.
Answered 4/2/2020
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