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I was accidentally kicked in the ribs pretty hard now i have a pain in my ribs hard to breath and blood in my stools , what could this be?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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Collapsed lung: You should be evaluated in the ER ASAP for pneumothorax and related conditions in the ER.

Answered 12/23/2016

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A member asked:

I was accidentally kicked in the ribs pretty hard now i have a pain in my ribs hard to breath and blood in my stools , what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

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