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Does Persistent Body Pain From A Fall Need Medical Attention?
i felldown (slipped) on marble floor while cleaning the floor (leg slipped on surf water) and got severe pain in left arm, chest and ribs above left chest. I have taken some pain killer medicine but not feeling well. some muscles pain relieved but arms and rib above chest is paining. getting pain during laugh and breathing.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Amarnath's Response
welcome to hcm, pain on breathing is to be worried about you must go to your ER and i recommend to do some basic investigations to rule out abnormalities. the investigations include X-Ray chest PA view ECG x-Ray of your arm if there is nothing wrong then it is ok hope this explains Dr.Amarnath
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Does Persistent Body Pain From A Fall Need Medical Attention?
welcome to hcm, pain on breathing is to be worried about you must go to your ER and i recommend to do some basic investigations to rule out abnormalities. the investigations include X-Ray chest PA view ECG x-Ray of your arm if there is nothing wrong then it is ok hope this explains Dr.Amarnath