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Swelling, Bruise And Pain Below Shoulder Blade. History Of Fall On Sharp Corner. Little Help From Ibuprofen. Fracture?

Hello. About four or five days ago i fell on a sharp corner of our table and the pain was terrible about a day later. It swoll a little and i coould see a small bruise right below my shoulder blade. Everytime i cough it still hurts ALOT. I dont have a doctor so i refraid from going to the emergency room. IBprofin helps some but im worried it could get worse im taking deep breaths but my bronchitis makes it hard to breath deep because it want to hack up phlem. If i broke it i would be screaming in pain right? Please help what should i do?
Tue, 28 May 2013
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Hello,
Welcome at HCM.

I have read details of your question.

In the absence of severe pain, swelling & sensation of abnormal movements at injury site or severe pain with movement,it does not looks to be a fracture.

You should do following to have relief in this-

-Keep your limb in a pouch(like pouch arm sling which is available OTC).

-Do cold fomentation over the affected area,with help of ice cubes wrapped in a sheet.


-Take a good analgesic like advil or aleeve for relief.

It may take 5-7 days for relief.

Hope this will help you.

With best wishes.
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Swelling, Bruise And Pain Below Shoulder Blade. History Of Fall On Sharp Corner. Little Help From Ibuprofen. Fracture?

Hello, Welcome at HCM. I have read details of your question. In the absence of severe pain, swelling & sensation of abnormal movements at injury site or severe pain with movement,it does not looks to be a fracture. You should do following to have relief in this- -Keep your limb in a pouch(like pouch arm sling which is available OTC). -Do cold fomentation over the affected area,with help of ice cubes wrapped in a sheet. -Take a good analgesic like advil or aleeve for relief. It may take 5-7 days for relief. Hope this will help you. With best wishes.