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How Can Severe Pain In The Shoulder And Chest Be Treated?

I was playing basketball today and another player threw their shoulder into my chest really hard. It caused slight pain at first, but its gotten progressively worse throughout the day, and it feels as if some part of my sternum must be broken. It causes considerable pain to do the following: Inhale deeply, Lay flat on my back, Lay on my chest, or apply pressure to the center of my chest. Give it to me short doc, how long do I have?
posted on Sat, 9 Sep 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.

Consult orthopedic surgeon at earliest and get X-ray chest done in proper position to detect fracture of sternum or ribs.
If there is no fracture, pain might be of muscle spasm which is treated by tablet diclofeanc + chlorzoxazone 12 hourly for 2-3 days.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Hiren
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How Can Severe Pain In The Shoulder And Chest Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. Consult orthopedic surgeon at earliest and get X-ray chest done in proper position to detect fracture of sternum or ribs. If there is no fracture, pain might be of muscle spasm which is treated by tablet diclofeanc + chlorzoxazone 12 hourly for 2-3 days. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr. Hiren