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Fell And Hit Right Arm, Stabbing Pain In Chest And Arm, Have Muscle Tenderness. Suggestion?
I am a healthy 50 year old female that experinced a fall where I tripped going down the steps outside and tried to break my fall with my right arm . I did not seem to be hurt however I was very sore for several days, especially my right arm. That subsided for several days until I had a stabbing pain on the right side of my chest with muscle tenderness in that area. I did not have any trouble breathing but the pain did continue for several minutes. Afterwards I was left with muscle tenderness that has continued for three days but improving somewhat each day. What could this be?
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
Hello.
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomatation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time for the injury to heal.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
Thanks for posting your query.
The symptoms you have described are more likely to be symptoms of muscles strain.
To get relief from the pain and for quick healing:
1. Do hot fomatation at the site.
2. Apply local anti-inflammatory gel 2-3 times a day.
3. Take anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen to reduce pain and local swelling or inflammation.
4. Do not lift weight or try to do exercise that involve painful muscles. Give proper time for the injury to heal.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta
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