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What Can The Hit On The Chest By A Soccer Ball Cause?
Hi, my girlfriend got hit in the chest with a soccer ball. She's telling me that the pain is a level 8 and she's is having difficulty breathing. She also says that it hurts to open her eyes and feels week.what do you think this could be? Is it severe? Please answer as soon as you can, thank you.
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
Hello
She needs medical evaluation for this right away.
She may have a fractured sternum--breastbone.
She may also have a cardiac contusion--a bruised heart.
She needs and exam, EKG, and chest x-ray with sternal views
She needs medical evaluation for this right away.
She may have a fractured sternum--breastbone.
She may also have a cardiac contusion--a bruised heart.
She needs and exam, EKG, and chest x-ray with sternal views
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