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Sharp pain and bruising on 1 side of my ribs after a hard fall on concrete stairs. should i get checked out? i can breathe even though it hurts badly.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Its a good idea: to find out if you broke a rib since this will take 4-5 weeks to heal (There is no specific treatment except pain medication and ICE/HEAT) Hope its just a bruise since this will feel better within a week! Good luck and I hope this helps! DrZ

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/8/2016

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A member asked:

Sharp pain and bruising on 1 side of my ribs after a hard fall on concrete stairs. should i get checked out? i can breathe even though it hurts badly.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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