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Hurt my rib playing football, struck by an elbow. no x-ray taken, told to take pain meds. the rib now feels like there is a bump there, is this just the healing process? injury happened 1 month ago, still pain in the area and lying down hurts. thanks?

Q: hurt my rib playing football, struck by an elbow. no x-ray taken, told to take pain meds. the rib now feels like there is a bump there, is this just the healing process? injury happened 1 month ago, still pain in the area and lying down hurts. thanks?

: A resolving bruise or fracture may have occurred. If there was no direct force, a rib fracture is less likely. If you experience shortness of breath, evaluation for lung injury or a pulmonary condition is recommended. The area should be further evaluated by your physician, urgent care or a virtual consult with HT.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A resolving bruise or fracture may have occurred. If there was no direct force, a rib fracture is less likely. If you experience shortness of breath, evaluation for lung injury or a pulmonary condition is recommended. The area should be further evaluated by your physician, urgent care or a virtual consult with HT.

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Answered 1/2/2022

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A member asked:

Hurt my rib playing football, struck by an elbow. no x-ray taken, told to take pain meds. the rib now feels like there is a bump there, is this just the healing process? injury happened 1 month ago, still pain in the area and lying down hurts. thanks?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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