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My ribs don't seem to be healing
I fractured my ribs 3 months ago. I got an x/ray and the found no obvious breaks. Since I have been more active and back to the gym it has been hurting more in the past few weeks. My doctor says it takes a long time to heal ribs but everything online says 4-6 weeks, which I am well past. Do I need to rest and be patient or is there something more serious?
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Dr. Sharath Chandra (PT)
Physiotherapist
19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi sir you should avoid vigorous activities and lifting weights. Usually rib fractures takes a long time to heal. No need to worry. T.C.
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