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Minor Pain In Chest, Little Trouble In Breathing, Uncomfortable. History Of Tripping And Hitting A Chair On Chest. Solution?
Hi, I tripped recently and hit a chair in the chest fairly hard. It winded me at the time and it's been about fifteen minutes since then. There's some minor aching/pain in my chest but nothing serious -- I'm almost absolutely sure I haven't broken anything. I do have some trouble breathing, a little. Not so much that I have to lie down, but enough to be uncomfortable.
Do you have any tips on ways to help me breathe easier?
Do you have any tips on ways to help me breathe easier?
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.
I think you could be having muscular pain due to external injury.
You can take painkillers, it will reduce pain.
If pain continues, you need to get chest X-ray done for any rib fracture.
Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take
care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
I think you could be having muscular pain due to external injury.
You can take painkillers, it will reduce pain.
If pain continues, you need to get chest X-ray done for any rib fracture.
Consult your doctor for examination and management.
Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take
care.
Regards
Dr. Vidya
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