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Suggest Treatment For Pain Under The Rib Cage
hello, I m a 44 year old AA female, I was in a car accident on 1/27/15, I was hit on the left driver side, I was driving. I went to hospital for left side pain after and was told all is well. Now I ve been have a dull pain on my left upper side right under rips, the pain is getting worse as the days pass. Should I go back to hospital?
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
Hi if you pain is persisting then you should see your doctor. Let me tell you that normally simple chest injuries also take some 6 weeks to heal.
But be sure to screen for rib fracture and breathing difficulty if any
But be sure to screen for rib fracture and breathing difficulty if any
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