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Could Difficulty In Breathing Be Due To Bruised Rib?
I fell off a bike a week ago and the handlebar went right into my ribs. Either I have a bruised or broken rib? It hurts in that area and I have shortness of breath. Every once in a while, I have an involuntary deep breath out of no where. What does that mean?
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Could Difficulty In Breathing Be Due To Bruised Rib?
Hello and welcome I really appreciate your concern you might have hurt or broken you rib please get an X Ray chest and consult your GP for clinical examination even in the absence of fracture lacerated muscles and soft tissue may lead to such symptoms apply hot packs and take an anti inflammatory drug like ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain Bed rest for few days hope this adresses your query please feel free to ask for a direct question to me I will be happy to help Get well soon Dr BR Hudda