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Should I Take My Son To ER As He Is Having Chest Pain After A Fall?
My son was playing basketball the other player ran into his chest with his shoulder now my son says his chest hurts and when he inhale it hurts him to breathe...and when he sits up straight or slouch his chest hurts..is this a emergency.. he is 6'2 weigh 140 slim build ..help please...
Fri, 27 Dec 2013
Yes, Its better to get him checked at ER, to be on the safer side. A Xray chest may be required.
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Dr. Mishra
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Dr. Mishra
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