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Ribs fracture
Dear Sir,
i am 35 years old . On April 2018 , due to road accident my rib ( rib no 5) has been fractured. first 1 month i was under total bed rest and took hifanac-P and Gemcal ( for 2 months). but still after i feel pain or discomfort in injured area. please let me know is ribs fractured is curable? how many months it will take to heal totally? for official purpose i use bike , is it create any problem. can i lead normal life. please guide
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Hi,
Ribs normally heal within 8-12 weeks. Normally they heal without any problems.
Kind do deep breathing exercises.
Thank you.
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