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Question: My 5 year old daughter was hit in the upper chest and throat with a boogie board in the pool. The board was under the water and shot at her. She had some pain but difficulty breathing and was able to eat dinner. Any cause for concern? This happened about 8 hours ago. I am concerned the throat could swell internally and obstruct breathing while sleeping. Thank you in advance
Brief Answer:
Please get her evaluated by a pediatrician,most likely musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
I have gone through the detail and do understand your concern.
As there is no problem in swallowing,in view of breathing difficulty with history of blunt trauma (hit by board);most likely it is musculoskeletal pain and her digestive tract appears to be normal.
The musculoskeletal pain can gets aggravated by breathing,movement of injured part or with cough.Here usually there is no difficulty in eating.
I request you to get her clinically evaluated by a pediatrician to find out the exact cause of pain and thus management accordingly.
Wishing for your child's good health.
I shall be glad to help you out if you have any more query.
Regards
Please get her evaluated by a pediatrician,most likely musculoskeletal pain
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
I have gone through the detail and do understand your concern.
As there is no problem in swallowing,in view of breathing difficulty with history of blunt trauma (hit by board);most likely it is musculoskeletal pain and her digestive tract appears to be normal.
The musculoskeletal pain can gets aggravated by breathing,movement of injured part or with cough.Here usually there is no difficulty in eating.
I request you to get her clinically evaluated by a pediatrician to find out the exact cause of pain and thus management accordingly.
Wishing for your child's good health.
I shall be glad to help you out if you have any more query.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
There is NO difficulty with breathing and all behavior and activity is normal.
Brief Answer:
You may observe her closely
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up
If pain is not severe and otherwise the child is normal,you may observe for next two to three days.
If pain persists or condition deteriorates please consult a pediatrician.
Regards
You may observe her closely
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up
If pain is not severe and otherwise the child is normal,you may observe for next two to three days.
If pain persists or condition deteriorates please consult a pediatrician.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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