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13 yr old daughters ribs have been poppin & hurting. it hurts her to have bowel movements & to walk. hurts for her to breath too. ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ribs: If in that significant of discomfort ti would be worthwhile to be seen. Xray helpful.

Answered 7/21/2019

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