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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Left Side Of The Chest
I was in a car accident a month ago. My air bag didnt deploy and the left side of my chest hit the stearing wheel. Im still having quite a lot of pain on the left side of my chest in the middle of my left breast and straight through to the left side of my back. Deep breaths cause very sharp pain. Im slouching forward cause it hurts worse to stand up straight or to lay down.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in the left side of the chest after accident . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like broken ribs , injuries to the chest and inflamed rib cartilage . The symptoms can also occur due to disc problem or cardiac problem . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious problem . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , complete blood profile and chest x-ray . Doctor may prescribe isosorbid nitrate , aspirin , sedative betablockers and frusamide . Doctor may also refer you to to orthopedic surgeon for muscle bone problem . For now do proper rest , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may recommend deep breathing exercises along with other treatment .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Left Side Of The Chest
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in the left side of the chest after accident . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like broken ribs , injuries to the chest and inflamed rib cartilage . The symptoms can also occur due to disc problem or cardiac problem . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious problem . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , complete blood profile and chest x-ray . Doctor may prescribe isosorbid nitrate , aspirin , sedative betablockers and frusamide . Doctor may also refer you to to orthopedic surgeon for muscle bone problem . For now do proper rest , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Doctor may recommend deep breathing exercises along with other treatment . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari