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Can a displaced rib cause you pain when you swallow food?
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Yes: Any intrathoracic movement or pressure such as swallowing, deep breaths or coughing can cause pain if ribs are fractured or dislocated.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Possible: If the rib impinges on the esophagus then yes. But this is unlikely. More likely you can experience pain when breathing deep.
Answered 11/28/2017
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