bruised rib

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an injury to a rib that causes pain and discoloration

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  • He complained of a bruised rib after the fall.
  • The doctor confirmed it was just a bruised rib, not a fracture.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with a bruised rib and advised him to rest.
  • It hurts to breathe deeply when you have a bruised rib.
  • The quarterback is out for two weeks with a bruised rib.
  • He suffered a bruised rib after falling off his bike.
  • Every breath was painful because of his bruised rib.
  • Treatment for a bruised rib usually involves rest and pain relief.
  • Is it just a bruised rib, or is it broken?
  • The athlete missed the game due to a painful bruised rib.
  • I'm pretty sure I have a bruised rib from that car accident.
  • The impact left him with several bruised ribs and some scratches.
  • Recovering from a bruised rib can take several weeks.
  • Coughing is particularly painful with a bruised rib.
  • After the brawl, several players were treated for bruised ribs.
  • How long does it typically take for a bruised rib to heal?
  • Despite the pain from a severely bruised rib, she finished the marathon.
  • She clutched her side, suspecting she had a bruised rib.
  • Be careful when lifting heavy objects; you could end up with a bruised rib.
  • The X-ray showed no breaks, only a bruised rib.