Bruised ribs or pulled muscle?

Mill

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I was goofing off with my girlfriend, and we basically decided to run down a sidewalk. Well, being that drunk people make all sidewalks in Bogota, it went from level to about 3 foot up, and I didn't see it. I fell face foward, but I broke my fall with my palms (no damage there as I was wearing a long jacket that covered my arms and hands) and rolled over on my side. No blood or bruises, but now right below my right pec is killing me. I can't tell if it is the muscle or the top of my ribs. I heard something pop when I rolled, but I don't know what it is. It isn't horrible, but mainly when I lift my arms or sit up in bed or in a chair.

 

Mill

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Originally posted by: Lorax
sure, blame the drunk sidewalk makers of bogota.

I assure you that not a single sidewalk or road was built by a sober person in the entire city.
 

Cerpin Taxt

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I doubt its broken. It's likely bruised. When you run your hand over where it hurts, if you feel a raised area it may be dislocated.

I took a huge shot to the ribs in a rugby game two weeks ago. It hurts a lot and it makes it really hard to do things like sit-ups. Still, I don't think mine's broken, so I really doubt yours is.
 

gsethi

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ATOT Medical team charges $300/min. Going to your doctor might be cheaper :p
 

BooGiMaN

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its all fun and games until someone falls on the sidewalk built by drunk sidewalk builders......i bet she laugh her ass off when you fell though......:p
 

TallBill

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I bruised/cracked a rib once and it hurt like hell everytime I moved for about a month. Terrible pain.