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Hi doc, looking for advice on whether i should see a doctor and if so what type. about 10 days ago while in peru i fell from a horse and while don't have any visible injuries i fell on a hard surface and still feel pain in my left side of ribs (around th
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Family Doc: This would be a good one for your regular ole' family doc. You likely have bruised ribs. You could get an X-ray to rule out fracture. Either way, though, the recovery is very similar. There's not much to be done but modify your activities to minimize the pain. The recovery can last a few months. Good luck and hope you get better!
Answered 5/6/2015
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