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What Causes Tenderness Under The Right Breast And Breathing Difficulty After An Injury?
Hi there .I fell off my bike on Saturday and hit a low brick wall very hard. It winded me and now my rib/s just under my right breast are very tender. It hurts when breathing, coughing, moving and I struggle to get in and out of bed. It doesn t feel broken though. I am taking ibuprofen which helps a little bit doesn t relieve all pain. Since the accident and hunching over a bit because of discomfort, I am also severely bloated!!! Why am I bloated? Is it compensation?
Wed, 27 Mar 2019
Hello,
Tenderness in breast and pain during coughing, breathing or moving are due to trauma caused during the fall.
I suggest you consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and X-ray chest to rule out the possibility of fractured ribs.
Bloating could be due to soft tissue injury during fall.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
Tenderness in breast and pain during coughing, breathing or moving are due to trauma caused during the fall.
I suggest you consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and X-ray chest to rule out the possibility of fractured ribs.
Bloating could be due to soft tissue injury during fall.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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