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Good morning dr. i had small injury on my right side of my cheat - my symptoms are as following: it hurts when i inhale, twist my upper body and when i cough. it feels like a fractured rib - but ey, im not a doctor :) if you could please assist

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Dr. Leslie Wynne iii answered

See below: Rib fracture is a possibility. Also likely is a musculoskeletal problem-- acute muscle strain, pulled muscle. This can cause a fair amount of pain. Your personal physician can rule out rib fracture. Possible x-ray

Answered 12/8/2020

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A member asked:

Good morning dr. i had small injury on my right side of my cheat - my symptoms are as following: it hurts when i inhale, twist my upper body and when i cough. it feels like a fractured rib - but ey, im not a doctor :) if you could please assist

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leslie Wynne iii answered

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