Suggest Treatment For Sore Breast And Bleeding Hip Post Injury

Posted on Thu, 18 Sep 2014

Question: fell off two step ladder hit the washing machine, brush burn on hip ,slight bleeding, upper ribs on right side just under breast quite sore. I have rheumatoid arthritis and a pacemaker. little sore when I breath or lean forward . should I go to ER or wait to see if it resolves

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Physical examination is required.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concerns.

In my opinion you should go to the ER to get examined.
You also may need a chest X-ray to exclude rib fractures especially if the pain in your right ribs is worsens when you take a deep breath ,press on the injured area or
bend your body.
Considering the injury it is important to exclude rib fracture.

Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.

Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar