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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. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

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

Dr Shim agreed

Answered 11/2/2019

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Dr Shim agreed

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