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How Can Pain In Upper Chest Be Healed?

I got into a fight today and was punched in the upper chest pretty hard. It now hurts extremely bad when I move using that area. It seem like I can breathe alright but when I touch the area it hurts and when I move it really hurts. Do you think its broke or bruised?
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having blunt chest trauma due to punching on chest region.
You are mostly having musculoskeletal pain because you are not having any breathing difficulty.
So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected site.
You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks with these treatment.
If not improving then get done chest x ray to rule out rib fracture and internal lung damage.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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How Can Pain In Upper Chest Be Healed?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having blunt chest trauma due to punching on chest region. You are mostly having musculoskeletal pain because you are not having any breathing difficulty. So avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Avoid bad postures in sleep. Start painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs. Apply warm water pad on affected site. You will mostly improve in 1-2 weeks with these treatment. If not improving then get done chest x ray to rule out rib fracture and internal lung damage. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.