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Could The Red Bruise On The Sternum Be A Matter Of Concern?

my husband got hit in the upper sterum with a fastball (60-65 MPH) by my son with practice pitching. He seemed OK but just felt shocked . He has a reddish start of bruise in the area. The area was over where the heart is. should he go in to get checked if he is asymptomatic?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your husband got hit in the upper sternum with a fastball by your son . He has reddish bruise in the area.If he is asymptomatic, then no need to worry much. Hematoma gradually resolved by itself .Thrombophob gel local application three times a day over it(no rubbing) can help in resolving it.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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Could The Red Bruise On The Sternum Be A Matter Of Concern?

Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your husband got hit in the upper sternum with a fastball by your son . He has reddish bruise in the area.If he is asymptomatic, then no need to worry much. Hematoma gradually resolved by itself .Thrombophob gel local application three times a day over it(no rubbing) can help in resolving it.You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.