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5. Symptoms of Broken Ribs

Often, painful ribs may just be severely bruised or have hairline fractures. If this is the case, moving with care can prevent the fractures from worsening and lessen pain. Chest pain from broken ribs is different than a heart attack. If the ribs hurt when taking deep breaths or if a person feels pain and tenderness at the site of the injury, he or she should consult a physician. Twisting the body will cause the pain to get worse, as will deep breaths, and laughing, or coughing.

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