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Fell Hard Against Metal Pipe, Hit Breast Plate, Extremely Painful To Cough, Laugh. What Shall I Do?

9 days ago I fell hard against a metal pipe. It hit me mainly on my breast plate, hard enough to knock my breath out of me. I never got any bruising. However, recently (Last 2 days) it is extremely painful to cough or laugh, and when I take a deep breath, it is sort of rattly. Any suggestions?
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
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Namasthe
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Greetings of the day


Its likelt that you have got a rib fracture.
I would suggest you to get a Chest X-Ray to rule out the possibilty.
Even if there is rib fracture in single rib , there is no cause for concern, it does not require any special treatment.
Local application of hot water fomentation , good analgesic like tramadol or Diclofenac will help relieve pain and ease the pain during coughing.
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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Fell Hard Against Metal Pipe, Hit Breast Plate, Extremely Painful To Cough, Laugh. What Shall I Do?

Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Its likelt that you have got a rib fracture. I would suggest you to get a Chest X-Ray to rule out the possibilty. Even if there is rib fracture in single rib , there is no cause for concern, it does not require any special treatment. Local application of hot water fomentation , good analgesic like tramadol or Diclofenac will help relieve pain and ease the pain during coughing. In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you happy and healthy life Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD