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Have I broken a rib?

I've used a body shaper as a chest binder 'cause I couldn't buy one. Instead of wearing it on my waist, I wore it on my chest. I wore it once. It was a bit uncomfortable, but I continued wearing it. I washed it, dried it and wore it again after two days. I took it off. The next day, I started feeling incredible pain in my rib cage. The pain calmed down with some painkillers and bone gel, but I still have a difficulty breathing. It's like my ribs are compressed. Is it possible I have rib fracture? and if so, what do I do?
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