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I've taken a blow to my lowe ribs in my back.now it hurts to touch ?
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Bruised or broken. : Depending on how hard the blow, the ribs could be bruised or even broken. Does it hurt there when you take a deep breath in. You may need an X-ray of the area to know for sure, especially if the pain persists for more than a few days or if you become short of breath.
Answered 9/21/2017
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