Question:
While under my truck and lying on my side, I was pressing very hard on a drill with my right hand to drill a hole and I heard a very loud snap/pop and had a pain in the middle of my right rib cage area. I believe that i cracked a rib but not sure. It hurts when I breath real hard, cough, sneeze, hiccup, or move the wrong way. if it is a cracked rib what should i do?
Answers:
You should see a doctor. When you fracture or break a rib, not only is it important to verify the extent of the break, but there is also the danger that surrounding tissue is damaged. For example, you could have internal bleeding and not even be aware of it. It is very important to get your pain diagnosed correctly so it can be treated. Please get to an urgent care clinic or an emergency room as soon as you can.
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