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Broke my ribs in my back 7 yrs ago falling off a ladder onto a step; then blew them out when i sneezed but still have internal pain is this right ? t

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Possible: May have developed a neuroma due to entrapment of nerve at the fracture site , rare but possible. Speak to your doctor for further work up.

Answered 1/22/2016

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A member asked:

Broke my ribs in my back 7 yrs ago falling off a ladder onto a step; then blew them out when i sneezed but still have internal pain is this right ? t

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

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