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What Causes Painful Back While Breathing After An Injury?
I slipped on the ice and fell hard on my right side....landing on a chunk of ice mid way up the right side]back. Hurts when I cough and sneeze...some discomfort in deep breathing. Did I bruise my ribs? Any chance of internal damage? Should I see a Doctor and get an xray? Thank You.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
It sounds like you may have cracked a rib. You could see a doctor but they are unlikely to do an xray because even if it is cracked there is nothing they can do to heal it. It just takes time. However, if you develop shortness of breath or fever see a doctor right away. it does not sound like an internal injury but if you are not sure see a doctor for an exam
Regards
It sounds like you may have cracked a rib. You could see a doctor but they are unlikely to do an xray because even if it is cracked there is nothing they can do to heal it. It just takes time. However, if you develop shortness of breath or fever see a doctor right away. it does not sound like an internal injury but if you are not sure see a doctor for an exam
Regards
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