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Can you bruise ribs if someone squeezes you too hard?

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Dr. David Sherer answered

Possible: It is possible, depending on your size and the strength of the squeezing.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Can you bruise ribs if someone squeezes you too hard?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sherer answered

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