What Causes Severe Left-sided Pain In The Chest After A Fall?

Posted on Sun, 13 Aug 2017

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Question : I fell on Wednesday landing on my front I have severe pain on my left side upper breast area close to armpit hurts to move and uncomfortable breathing in at times not getting better other side hurt as well but that has improved.

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Underlying muscle sprain, strain or rib injury .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* Seems in relation with underlying muscle sprain , strain or rib injury .

Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .

1. Any external changes over skin at any region as redness , warm than
surrounding area .
2. Pain relieves with ibuprofen or not .
3. Pain increase with deep breathing .

Awaiting for your response .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj