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How Can Chest Pain With Breathing Pain Due To Injury Be Treated?

I was playing football today with my friends and I hurt my chest. I was running for the ball an I didn t realize how close I was to the fence. I ran some what full speed into the pole of the fence and hit the center of my chest. It hurts when I move a certain way and earlier it hurt to breath.
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
You are having blunt chest trauma due to hit by the pole.
Following are the complications of blunt chest trauma.
1. Rib fracture.
2. Pulmonary contusions
3. Pneumothorax
4. Muscular injury.
In all of the above complications, pain on breathing and on movements is seen.
So first get done chest x ray to rule out above complications.
If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry much. You are having muscular pain only.
So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting.
2. Avoid strenuous exercise.
3. Avoid movements causing pain.
4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
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How Can Chest Pain With Breathing Pain Due To Injury Be Treated?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. You are having blunt chest trauma due to hit by the pole. Following are the complications of blunt chest trauma. 1. Rib fracture. 2. Pulmonary contusions 3. Pneumothorax 4. Muscular injury. In all of the above complications, pain on breathing and on movements is seen. So first get done chest x ray to rule out above complications. If chest x ray is normal than no need to worry much. You are having muscular pain only. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise. 3. Avoid movements causing pain. 4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.