Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Injury To Chest Of A Child Be Harmful?

My son is 12 years old and got hit by a baseball in the chest tonight. He was pitching and the ball was hit strait at his chest. He was pretty shook up and the baseball left a welt but he says he's not having problems breathing. Is there anything else I should watch for? If something was going to happen wouldn't it have happened right away? You just hear so much about kids going into cardiac arrest over things like this.
Fri, 10 Jun 2016
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Your son is having blunt chest trauma.
Musculoskeletal injury is the most common injury after such trauma.
Some serious complications like rib fracture, pulmonary contusion, pneumothorax etc can also occur after blunt chest trauma.
But no need to worry for such major complications because he is not having breathlessness.
You should watch for coughing, worsening chest pain, breathlessness, redness and swelling on affected areas etc.
If any of these is seen then immediately consult doctor and get done chest x ray.
Otherwise no need to worry much. He will be alright. And don't worry about cardiac arrest.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Cardiac arrest


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Injury To Chest Of A Child Be Harmful?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your son is having blunt chest trauma. Musculoskeletal injury is the most common injury after such trauma. Some serious complications like rib fracture, pulmonary contusion, pneumothorax etc can also occur after blunt chest trauma. But no need to worry for such major complications because he is not having breathlessness. You should watch for coughing, worsening chest pain, breathlessness, redness and swelling on affected areas etc. If any of these is seen then immediately consult doctor and get done chest x ray. Otherwise no need to worry much. He will be alright. And don t worry about cardiac arrest. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.