What Causes Pain In The Left Breast After A Fall?

Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 2016

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Question : I was carrying 40 lbs of bird seed on Saturday into my house (and up 3 stairs). I fell in a funny way towards my left side, but did not spill the bird seed. Ha! Since then, I have a pain if I push on the left side of my left breast. I think I just tore or stretched something, but was trying to check the symptom tracker.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on your description, its most likely a muscle sprain. Ibuprofen alone should take care of it. 600 mg of ibuprofen can be taken up to 3 times a day. If the pain persist despite this then a cardiac cause should be ruled out.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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