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Possible Rib Fracture?

2018-01-07 17:05:15
Last night while entering my home I had slipped on ice and fell right on my side onto a pile of snow (which actually stop me from touching the ground) It had knocked the wind out of me. Now i have a bruise on my side rib cage and hurts when i cough and take deep breath. What should I do?
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Rest on injury side, if more chest binder for 6 wks to 3 months

Answered2018-01-08 03:25:18

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