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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain On The Ribs After An Accident

Hello, I recently got into a bit of an accident on a jet ski. I was slammed into the front from going 65 mph down to 0mph. At first it took my breath away and there was a sharp pain. Now I have pain at all times, when moving, sneezing, coughing, and laughing. The pain seems to keep getting worse and I don t have health insurance so I m hoping it will just heal itself.
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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Possibly there is crack or fracture of one or more ribs.You must go to a doctor to have pain medicines, and cough suppresants for relieving pain. xray is needed to diagnose. If fracture , then strapping of chest in rib stabilizing bandage (soft elastic compression) may be necessary for 3 - 6 weeks.
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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Pain On The Ribs After An Accident

Possibly there is crack or fracture of one or more ribs.You must go to a doctor to have pain medicines, and cough suppresants for relieving pain. xray is needed to diagnose. If fracture , then strapping of chest in rib stabilizing bandage (soft elastic compression) may be necessary for 3 - 6 weeks.