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Good morning, i had a fall less than 48 hrs ago down my stairs and hurt my leg and ribs and since numbness under my ribs towards back and low belly ??

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Medical check up: A medical examination by your physician would be a good idea as the numbness implies possible injury to one of the intercostal nerves. You may also have broken a rib in that area. Usually rib fracturte causes pain which will be worse on taking a deep breath. I would suggest a medical exam and possibly X-rays on your Rib/s where you are hurting or have a bruised area/numbness areas.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 11/4/2015

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