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A member asked:
How long does pain from bruised ribs last its been 2 weeks for me and still have some mild pain. x ray showed no fractures. im 70 yrs. old.
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3 to 4 weeks: It usually takes 3, 4 even 6 weeks in some cases.
Answered 3/5/2018
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