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Does Painful Swollen Sternum And Left Lower Lobe With Bruising Between Rib Cage And Lungs Indicates Broken Sternum?

Hi,I had a car accident 3 wks ago.When I first got to the Hospital they were doing everything right.they started an I V,they took blood and they took Chest xrays ,Then they injected a dye for a CT Scan.The pain was so bad in my Sternum,but the Dr, said the tissue was very swollen but the could see contusions ans bruising between my Rib Cage and lungs,also swelling in my left lower Lobe.Told me it would be very painful for quite awhile and follow up with a Surgeon.Could my Sternum be broken?
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I really appreciate your concern this may not be broken sternum, the broken sternum is medical emergency and that demands the immediate attention, so it is nothing worry about it, take care and have nice day.
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Does Painful Swollen Sternum And Left Lower Lobe With Bruising Between Rib Cage And Lungs Indicates Broken Sternum?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I really appreciate your concern this may not be broken sternum, the broken sternum is medical emergency and that demands the immediate attention, so it is nothing worry about it, take care and have nice day.