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Suggest Treatment For Temporary Loss Of Breath And Back Injury After Falling

I fell very hard and caught my back on a piece of furniture. I hit my back on the middle left side. I lost all of my breath and had lots of pain breathing for a couple of minutes. I can feel a clicking feeling inside near my ribs when I try to move. could this be a rib or ligament damage? What signs should I look for to know if I need to go to the ER?
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM.
I read and understand your question very well.
I try my best to solve it.
As you have injury over left back side and you fell pain and clik sound when you move. I think it may be local tissue or muscle damage . This is also from bone damage too. Take rest for few days , also take Tab Dan P for pain. Also use hot water to get relief from pain.
I f symptom persist than consult a good orthopedic surgeon for this. Take X ray chest PA view for local injury.

I hope my advice will help you a lot.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Vijay
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Suggest Treatment For Temporary Loss Of Breath And Back Injury After Falling

Hello. Thanks for writing to HCM. I read and understand your question very well. I try my best to solve it. As you have injury over left back side and you fell pain and clik sound when you move. I think it may be local tissue or muscle damage . This is also from bone damage too. Take rest for few days , also take Tab Dan P for pain. Also use hot water to get relief from pain. I f symptom persist than consult a good orthopedic surgeon for this. Take X ray chest PA view for local injury. I hope my advice will help you a lot. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay