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My husband was playing basketball last week and was elbowed in the chest. its been a dull pain all week but this morning when he sneezed, he heard a snapping sound. if/when should he see a doctor? he is able to breathe normally. possible broken rib
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Possible: It is possible, but I would recommend using a heating pad and Motrin. Imaging may be obtained to rule out a fracture, but from the nature of the injury it is more likely to be musculo skeletal pain.
Answered 5/6/2019
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