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How Can Pain And Tenderness In The Chest Caused By An Injury Be Treated?

I fell into my chest 10 days ago and I have had a strong pain in the area directly under my bust on the right hand side. I cannot breathe in full still unless I lean right over and it is still very tender to the touch.
I have been unable to turn from side to side and it hurts to breathe in
Fri, 17 Mar 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
All the symptoms you have mentioned suggestive of some minor contusion over your ribs,we have to rule out a fracture even though it is very unlikely.

I suggest you to consult a general practitioner and get the following things done:-
(1)- Take an X-ray chest PA view to rule out fractured ribs.
(2)- You can take simple analgesics like "ibuprofen" or "diclofenac" for pain.
(3)- Apply cold compresses for symptomatic relief.
(4)- Avoid strenuous physical activities and adequate bed rest for couple of days would be helpful.
(5)-counter irritant creams can provide symptomatic relief.
Most of the cases will improve with this home remedies and chances for complications are extremely rare.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.

Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain

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How Can Pain And Tenderness In The Chest Caused By An Injury Be Treated?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. All the symptoms you have mentioned suggestive of some minor contusion over your ribs,we have to rule out a fracture even though it is very unlikely. I suggest you to consult a general practitioner and get the following things done:- (1)- Take an X-ray chest PA view to rule out fractured ribs. (2)- You can take simple analgesics like ibuprofen or diclofenac for pain. (3)- Apply cold compresses for symptomatic relief. (4)- Avoid strenuous physical activities and adequate bed rest for couple of days would be helpful. (5)-counter irritant creams can provide symptomatic relief. Most of the cases will improve with this home remedies and chances for complications are extremely rare. Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain