HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Should I Meet A Doctor After Getting Hit On Chest And Having Difficulty In Breathing?

i am a girl and i accidentally punched by someone in the left upper chest when i m trying my boyfriend to stop fighting with his brother, and it hurts, the reaches at my back. it feels hard to breath, to lift my bag, to move my arm. do i need to go to hospital?
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
yes dear you should see a physician , blunt trauma can lead to injury, discomfort ,high chance of rib fracture .
you need to get an chest X-ray , and it has to be clearly managed in hospital,.
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Should I Meet A Doctor After Getting Hit On Chest And Having Difficulty In Breathing?

yes dear you should see a physician , blunt trauma can lead to injury, discomfort ,high chance of rib fracture . you need to get an chest X-ray , and it has to be clearly managed in hospital,.