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How To Treat For The Pain In Chest And Spine Caused By A Hit?

I was playing football Saturday and was hit in the ribs and upper body Sunday I played football without equipment on and a player hit me dead square and center in my chest now my chest and spine have been having pain and I can't sleep at night because it hurts so much
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There is a possibility of rib fracture. You need to get examined by a doctor. X-ray of chest and thoracic spine is required.

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How To Treat For The Pain In Chest And Spine Caused By A Hit?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is a possibility of rib fracture. You need to get examined by a doctor. X-ray of chest and thoracic spine is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.