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Can a displaced rib cause you pain when you swallow food?

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Dr. Chris Ohanswered

Internal Medicine 23 years experience

Yes: Any intrathoracic movement or pressure such as swallowing, deep breaths or coughing can cause pain if ribs are fractured or dislocated.

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Dr. Ronald Achonganswered

Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery 20 years experience

Possible: If the rib impinges on the esophagus then yes. But this is unlikely. More likely you can experience pain when breathing deep.

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