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I fell so hard on my left side rib cage that I ...

I fell so hard on my left side rib cage that I could not breath for a moment. It hurts to deep breath, cough, laugh, sneeze, bend, cant lay on that side, driving, sitting, tender to touch, etc. BUT my skin is not bruised! I am wondering if it is possible to have cracked a rib even if my skin does not show signs of bruising. Thank You, all advice would be greatly appreciated!

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geoffbeneze Answered:

You may well have broken a rib and if the impact was spread over a large area, this could easily happen without bruising or other exterior indication.

It would be a good idea to see your doctor, as a broken rib an potentially puncture a lung.

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Tanya Answered:

Hi geoffbeneze, Thanks so much for your answer and advice- I really appreciate it!! :)

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geoffbeneze Answered:

you're welcome

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GIVE a man a fish and you feed him for a day. TEACH a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. SADLY, most fishermen are afraid to touch the worm.

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