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Is Chest Pain And Breathing Difficulty Normal After A Hit?

Hi doctor, I went to a celebration and their my friends and I were playing around and I got tackled and when I went home I found a dent in my ribs where his shoulder connected, and i feel pain in my chest area now and somtimes its hard to breath do I have anything serious
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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hi

thank you for providing the brief history of you.

In will recommended to undergo a thorough assessment.

Also, as you mentioned you felt a dent in your ribs and is painful, on a safer side it is advised to get a chest X-ray done. Sometimes, the smallest injury shouldn't be avoided.

Post the X-ray you may be asked to take some pain killer and later you will be asked to some physical therapy as it will help you learn the proper breathing exercises and by which the muscles will become stronger and also avoid any aches and pains.

Usually, in my clinical practice I have seen cases with similar issues and a hairline fracture of the ribs and post healing breathing exercises has help them to strengthen the muscles and avoid any chest infections.

Regards
Jay Indravadan Patel
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Is Chest Pain And Breathing Difficulty Normal After A Hit?

hi thank you for providing the brief history of you. In will recommended to undergo a thorough assessment. Also, as you mentioned you felt a dent in your ribs and is painful, on a safer side it is advised to get a chest X-ray done. Sometimes, the smallest injury shouldn t be avoided. Post the X-ray you may be asked to take some pain killer and later you will be asked to some physical therapy as it will help you learn the proper breathing exercises and by which the muscles will become stronger and also avoid any aches and pains. Usually, in my clinical practice I have seen cases with similar issues and a hairline fracture of the ribs and post healing breathing exercises has help them to strengthen the muscles and avoid any chest infections. Regards Jay Indravadan Patel