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My partner squeezed my rib cage very hard today when trying to pick me up, i now find it hard to catch my breath, all my ribs are in pain. is there any possibility this moved the ribs more inwards?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Anthony Brignoni answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Get checked: Hopefully is just muscle strain. However if your having difficulty breathing you should be seen asap by a physician, r/o rib fracture or worse a collapsed lung. Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, rapid heart rate.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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Dr. Robin Rosenberg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Sort of: If pain persists on deep inspiration, consider a eries of rrib x- rays.

Answered 8/22/2013

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