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I have 3 broken ribs. it's been 2 weeks now. i still have pain and out of breath when walking. is this normal? how long will it take to get better?
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Without seeing the x-ray it is difficult to predict. But because the muscles that attach to the rib cage and the need to breath with each upper torso movement or breath the break may come apart again it can take a long time to heal. Give it another 2 weeks of a tincture of time.
Answered 1/16/2022
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