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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Knee And Lower Ribs After An Accident
Hi Dr. Rynne, I was struck by car two nights ago while walking (ironically, to lose weight and improve my fitness level). I have not been seen in an ER or by a medical professional. The only symptoms immediately after the accident were a sore knee (that feels much better today) and soreness in my left front lower ribs. This symptom worsened considerably overnight. Should I see a doctor? Or is this just that classic rib pain that I ve read so much about that cannot really be treated?
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Sun, 25 Oct 2015
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YOU COULD HAVE FRACTURED RIBS .
CONSULT AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON AT THE EARLIEST.
HE WILL EXAMINE BOTH KNEE AND CHEST.
X RAY CHEST WILL SHOW THE EXACT CONDITION.
TEATMENT ACCORDINGLY
CONSULT AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON AT THE EARLIEST.
HE WILL EXAMINE BOTH KNEE AND CHEST.
X RAY CHEST WILL SHOW THE EXACT CONDITION.
TEATMENT ACCORDINGLY
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