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What Causes Cracking Sound In Rib Cage Along With Pain While Coughing?
I had an accident on the 14th of February my side got stepped on and I felt like a popping feeling in my ribs it didn t hurt as much the first day but after a day or two I can t catch a breath and now I hv a cough and it hurts to move or lay down and I feel a crackling feeling when I move or almost cough
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
Please get an x-ray of the chest done.
Consult an orthopedic surgeon.
This will require a support for a while with a rib cage belt or strapping
with pain relief and rest.
Consult an orthopedic surgeon.
This will require a support for a while with a rib cage belt or strapping
with pain relief and rest.
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