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

I Have Chest Pain When I Breathe Caused By An Injury

I have been sick with sinus. But now I have bad chest pain under my arm by my breast. It hurts when I breath and just moving, I also fell off of the soft, in my sleep. So I wasn t sure I hurt a rib falling, or pnuemonia, type thing.i do not have a cough
Fri, 9 Dec 2016
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
that is exactly a problem of a rib fracture or a chest wall contusion
the clincher there is localized pain on a particular area upon deep breathing

recovery may take 2 to 4weeks
but no surgery or bracing necessary for it to heal
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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....
I Have Chest Pain When I Breathe Caused By An Injury

that is exactly a problem of a rib fracture or a chest wall contusion the clincher there is localized pain on a particular area upon deep breathing recovery may take 2 to 4weeks but no surgery or bracing necessary for it to heal