Suggest Remedies For Severe Pain In The Chest Post Injury

Posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2016

Question: 45year old male. I tripped and fell on the left side of my chest 3 days ago. Felt like bruised ribs the next day. The last two days have gotten worse. Severe pain in left chest when I breathe deep and shortness of breath.

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be a rib fracture

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on Health Care Magic.
By the description of your symptoms it looks like your trauma could have caused fracture of the ribs.
I would suggest the following please apply ice pack on the area of pain.
Get an x ray done to confirm.it
Analgesics like voveron should help.
Please dont apply any over the counter ointment especially avoid massaging the area.
When you cough or sneeze hold the area where you have pain hold it with both the hands and then cough.
Hope this helps
Best wishes

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