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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Rib Cage And Shortness Of Breath

I got kicked in my ribs over the weekend and now whenever I ve been over the front or to the right side where that s where I got kicked is on the right it hurts so bad I can hardly breathe I have to take short breaths in and then I can finally take a big breath and also it hurts severely to cough
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having blunt chest trauma due to kick on the ribs.
This type of chest injury can cause rib fractures, pneumothorax, pulmonary contusions and musculoskeletal injury . All these cause chest pain on breathing, coughing, with movements etc.
So get done chest x ray to rule out these causes.
If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for major complications.
Simple musculoskeletal pain is likely in your case.
So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Rib Cage And Shortness Of Breath

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having blunt chest trauma due to kick on the ribs. This type of chest injury can cause rib fractures, pneumothorax, pulmonary contusions and musculoskeletal injury . All these cause chest pain on breathing, coughing, with movements etc. So get done chest x ray to rule out these causes. If chest x ray is normal then no need to worry for major complications. Simple musculoskeletal pain is likely in your case. So avoid movements causing pain. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright. But get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.