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Fractured Ribs
Hello Doc,
My father who is 62, got his rib fractured a little. The pain seemed mild in the starting and doc told that it will take a month at least to get cured.
But the pain had started to increase as days passed. He saw general physician who told that the problem may have reached/Had been in his heart. What could it be & Whom should i consult?
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Fractured ribs take 4-6 weeks to heal. After the iNitial.pain, it should start to get better. If it is not getting better then you need to see a Physician and get assessed. This may not be all related to the fracture.
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