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Ribs fracture
As per x ray of chest and left obl view , fracture seen at 5th rib on left side. at present i am using chest belt and gemcal 500 tablet . please let me is this curable and how many week takes to heal the same.
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It will take 6 weeks to heal. Make sure your chest is clear. Take deep breaths, use steam inhalation. Most common problem is chest infection
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