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Shortness Of Breath, Panic Attacks And Tight Chest After Falling Down. Is This The Cause For Concern?

I just now fell onto a chair. Under my right breast slammed on the chair arm. My chest is tight I have shortness of breathe. It hurts to bend forward or lift myself forward. The pain shoots all the way under my chest to different areas. I feel like I'm having back to back panic attacks. I don't know if it's just a really bad panic attack or if I hurt something internally. Please help if you have any suggestions. I want to go to sleep but I'm afraid to.
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
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Welcome to HCM.
Pain is due to soft tissue,muscle injury.
Pain increases with movement and respiration indicates chest muscle injury.
There might be collection of blood inside.
Apply ice at least 3 to 5 times a day.
Start nsaid with serratiopeptidase.
Intra muscular injection of nsaid is advisable to subside the pain.
Apply nsaid gel locally.
Confirm any rib injury by x-ray under guidance of orthopedician.
Avoid any extra movement,weigh lifting,exercise till get complete cure.
Consult orthopedician for better medical management.


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Shortness Of Breath, Panic Attacks And Tight Chest After Falling Down. Is This The Cause For Concern?

Welcome to HCM. Pain is due to soft tissue,muscle injury. Pain increases with movement and respiration indicates chest muscle injury. There might be collection of blood inside. Apply ice at least 3 to 5 times a day. Start nsaid with serratiopeptidase. Intra muscular injection of nsaid is advisable to subside the pain. Apply nsaid gel locally. Confirm any rib injury by x-ray under guidance of orthopedician. Avoid any extra movement,weigh lifting,exercise till get complete cure. Consult orthopedician for better medical management.