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What Could Be The Cause Of Dizziness, Laboured Breathing And Chest Pain?

I was punched in the chest by an NFL player a couple of nights ago (voluntarily) and now I have severe chest pains, labored breathing, and dizziness. I can't caugh or clear my throat without pain. Is this a cracked rib or sternum, or something more serious?
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having blunt chest trauma. And this can cause rib fracture, pneumothorax, Pulmonary contusions, muscular injury etc.
All these cause chest pain on breathing.
Since you are also having breathlessness and dizziness, possibility of pneumothorax or Pulmonary contusions is more.
So get done chest x ray to rule out these complications.
If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry much.
You are having muscular injury only. So start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first get done chest x ray.
Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Could Be The Cause Of Dizziness, Laboured Breathing And Chest Pain?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having blunt chest trauma. And this can cause rib fracture, pneumothorax, Pulmonary contusions, muscular injury etc. All these cause chest pain on breathing. Since you are also having breathlessness and dizziness, possibility of pneumothorax or Pulmonary contusions is more. So get done chest x ray to rule out these complications. If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry much. You are having muscular injury only. So start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first get done chest x ray. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.