Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For Pain And Soreness In Left Side Shoulder And Chest Area

I feel down and hit the ground hard and really hurt my right hand/wrist which is mending fine. My left side, my shoulder and especially my chest/breast area really hit hard. My shoulder is also mending but it is my chest/breast area that is really uncomfortable when I breathe and move my arms or get up from a seated position, etc. Did I strain/pull something in the area and would something like advil help or do you think it could be something more serious? I am a swimmer and I did take off for about 4 days and then swam a slow mile yesterday but it hurt and I was thinking it would perhaps stretch out the area but not sure if I should stop until this is totally free of discomfort?
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
hi
have an x ray chest get done to rule out any crack fracture of ribs for which strapping of chest may help. pain medicines and application of anti-inflammatory gel will help. avoid cough by cough suppressant syrups. talk to an orthopedic doctor for examination
best wishes
thanks
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For Pain And Soreness In Left Side Shoulder And Chest Area

hi have an x ray chest get done to rule out any crack fracture of ribs for which strapping of chest may help. pain medicines and application of anti-inflammatory gel will help. avoid cough by cough suppressant syrups. talk to an orthopedic doctor for examination best wishes thanks