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I heard a "pop" in my ribs a week ago and my gp said i had torn the intercostal muscles. it's very painful. how long will it take for the pain to go?
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Tough injury: figure a minimum of 3-4 weeks. I suggest anti inflammatory medical evaluation with x-ray and a universal female rib belt.
Answered 3/26/2017
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