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Could Painful Arms While Sneezing / Coughing After A Fall Indicate A Fracture?

I fell about two weeks ago, landed on my left upper chest area, fell hard onto a hardwood floor. I have pain when I breath in, pain when I lift my left arm and pain when I bend over. It feels like the muscles are all pulled and it hurts to sneeze, laugh, cough. 9/10 pain and it hasn t gotten better. I am currently still working through the pain when I excercise, I run. After I run it is worse. I am wondering if I broke something in there? Scapula? I am trying to avoid going to the doctors as am a very busy hard working single mom...time is precious to me...but this is getting worse not better, keeping in mind I am not able to rest much.
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Looking at details of your injury and your pain pattern,you may have a rib fracture. I shall advise you following to have relief in this:
- Consult to your doctor and at least have a X-ray of your chest.I can understand your busy schedule but this is necessary to prevent any future complications.
- Take an analgesic like advil for relief of pain.
- Avoid hard work. I shall advise you to stay away from exercises for few days.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Could Painful Arms While Sneezing / Coughing After A Fall Indicate A Fracture?

Hello, Looking at details of your injury and your pain pattern,you may have a rib fracture. I shall advise you following to have relief in this: - Consult to your doctor and at least have a X-ray of your chest.I can understand your busy schedule but this is necessary to prevent any future complications. - Take an analgesic like advil for relief of pain. - Avoid hard work. I shall advise you to stay away from exercises for few days. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon