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I broke two ribs and had to have a chest tube also and i'm still in pain after two weeks?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Since the ribs: must"move" when you breathe healing of fractures takes a bit longer thus the continued discomfort. The chest tube also results in incisional pain.... Speak with your treating health professional about proper pain medication and be patient......things will improve! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 12/16/2017

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A member asked:

I broke two ribs and had to have a chest tube also and i'm still in pain after two weeks?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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