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Fell And Got Hurt On Breast, Arm. Probably Bruised A Rib. Now Pain In Shoulder. How To Overcome This?

I fell Oct 18, flat on the sidewalk and most of the force was absorbed by my right breast, right arm pit. I don't have shortness of breath, but I cannot take a really deep breath either. I probably bruised a rib I think. New pain in my back by my right shoulder blade hurts when I breath normally. Q 1. Should I see a doctor or just give it more time?
Q 2. I can hear a slight noise in my chest when I breath - on the right side. Do I have a chance of getting pneumonia? I'm 66 - in fair health, weigh 154, work full time. Have used aleve for the pain. Advice please on seeking an appointment. Pain level now is probably a 7 or 8 when I breath, when I turn or use my R arm pain level can be 9. Thank you.
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having heavy strain on inter costal muscles giving rise to this problem.
There might be possibility of having fracture of one or more ribs.
Go for x-ray chest.
Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.
Meanwhile take some analgesic tablet for pain.
Ok and take care.
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Fell And Got Hurt On Breast, Arm. Probably Bruised A Rib. Now Pain In Shoulder. How To Overcome This?

Hi, From history it seems that you might be having heavy strain on inter costal muscles giving rise to this problem. There might be possibility of having fracture of one or more ribs. Go for x-ray chest. Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined. Meanwhile take some analgesic tablet for pain. Ok and take care.