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What's the home treatment for a cracked lower rib near the backbone?no insurance, certain there's not much a doctor can do for it. no bruising @ 34hr?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguezanswered

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Cracked rib: Time will heal it, for pain, analgesics, ice or heat will help.

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