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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In The Chest Caused By Injury
I had fallen in the shower 13 days ago striking the centre of my chest and my right ribs. The centre bone between my ribs is still sore and I am having difficulty taking a full breath. Laughing or coughing cause pain. Is this serious & should I see my Dr.?
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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In my opinion you should first get done chest x ray.
As blunt chest injury can cause
1. Pneumothorax
2. Rib fracture
3. Pulmonary contusions
So we have to rule out all these. And chest xray will necessary to rule out these.
If x ray is normal thsn it seems muscular pain only.
Try to follow these for better relief form muscular pain.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take good pain killers and muscle relaxant
5. Wear chest belt for minimal mobilisation.
6. Apply warm water pad in the affected part.
In my opinion you should first get done chest x ray.
As blunt chest injury can cause
1. Pneumothorax
2. Rib fracture
3. Pulmonary contusions
So we have to rule out all these. And chest xray will necessary to rule out these.
If x ray is normal thsn it seems muscular pain only.
Try to follow these for better relief form muscular pain.
1. Avoid heavy weight lifting.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take good pain killers and muscle relaxant
5. Wear chest belt for minimal mobilisation.
6. Apply warm water pad in the affected part.
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