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Question: Hello, last night I got hit pretty hard with a fast flying tennis ball in my upper chest on the left side. I thought nothing of it even though it hurt. Today, I am in a lot of pain, it hurts to take a deep breath even. Do I need an x-ray? Is my lung bruised? Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Various possibilities narrated,get pain relief first then x-ray later on .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Tennis ball is air filled & has flexible febric over rubber cover .
Type of injury depend upon the impact from speed of it
* Possibilities of pain are related to
- hematoma formation - ligament sprain / strain - costochondral
- rib / cartilage / sternum / intercostal muscle , nerve damage
- lung contusion
* All other conditions than lung injury also give rise to pain on deep breath due
to variety of mechanisms , you should not panic at present about lung bruise
* My recommendations for you at present
- local analgesic spray application every 8 hourly
- alternate application of ice pack and heating pad will give much better relief
for pain
- prefer semi reclining position during rest
- avoid weight lifting / strenuous work / smoking if doing
- tab. tylenol (500) mg 3 times a day after meals give better analgesia
- maintain hydration with plenty of liquids
- take an x-ray once pain is settled for around half level also , to rule out
any underlying insult through tennis ball
* Certain questions herewith for you
1. exact area on left upper chest in relation to collar bone & breast
2. any changes noted in overlying skin as warm, red
3. noticeable swelling above the skin surface
4. breathing pattern
5. body temperature change if any
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist.
Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Regards dear .
Various possibilities narrated,get pain relief first then x-ray later on .
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
I evaluated your query thoroughly .
* Tennis ball is air filled & has flexible febric over rubber cover .
Type of injury depend upon the impact from speed of it
* Possibilities of pain are related to
- hematoma formation - ligament sprain / strain - costochondral
- rib / cartilage / sternum / intercostal muscle , nerve damage
- lung contusion
* All other conditions than lung injury also give rise to pain on deep breath due
to variety of mechanisms , you should not panic at present about lung bruise
* My recommendations for you at present
- local analgesic spray application every 8 hourly
- alternate application of ice pack and heating pad will give much better relief
for pain
- prefer semi reclining position during rest
- avoid weight lifting / strenuous work / smoking if doing
- tab. tylenol (500) mg 3 times a day after meals give better analgesia
- maintain hydration with plenty of liquids
- take an x-ray once pain is settled for around half level also , to rule out
any underlying insult through tennis ball
* Certain questions herewith for you
1. exact area on left upper chest in relation to collar bone & breast
2. any changes noted in overlying skin as warm, red
3. noticeable swelling above the skin surface
4. breathing pattern
5. body temperature change if any
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving me an opportunity to assist.
Wishing you fine recovery from the same .
Regards dear .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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