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What Causes Blue Veins And Pain On Chest After Falling Down?

I fell today in the bath tub and landed on my left side, middle of the ribs. I am in pain, hurts when I take deep breath but just think I bruised my ribs. But now 9 hours later I have bright blue veins running across my chest and breasts. never had that before, can even see them under slight tan. Lots of heart problems on both sides of family. should I be worried?
Thu, 23 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
You are having blunt chest trauma due to fall in Bath tub.
By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal injury is more. And the things you are seeing, slight tanning, redness, veins etc are due to inflammatory edema because of musculoskeletal injury.
So no need to worry much for heart damage.
Better to start painkiller, anti inflammatory and muscle relaxant drugs.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain.
Don't worry, you will be alright in 1-2 weeks.
If not improving after 1-2 weeks or worsening than get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Blue Veins And Pain On Chest After Falling Down?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. You are having blunt chest trauma due to fall in Bath tub. By your history and description, possibility of musculoskeletal injury is more. And the things you are seeing, slight tanning, redness, veins etc are due to inflammatory edema because of musculoskeletal injury. So no need to worry much for heart damage. Better to start painkiller, anti inflammatory and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Don t worry, you will be alright in 1-2 weeks. If not improving after 1-2 weeks or worsening than get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.