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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort Breathing With A Chest Injury

At softball practice a player hit me in the chest in full swing as I was teaching her how to swing. She obviously did not stop her swing like we practice and I did not expect it. My necklace took the blunt of the pressure and pushed into my chest. I have the shape of my necklace imprinted on my chest and swollen. The pain level is a 2 out of 10 but I feel a small discomfort in breathing. I have iced it on and off. Anything else I could do?
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having blunt chest trauma.
You should start doing following things.
1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
2. Avoid movements causing pain.
3. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs to relieve swelling.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. This will be more beneficial than ice application.
You will mostly improve with all these. If not improving then get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Discomfort Breathing With A Chest Injury

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having blunt chest trauma. You should start doing following things. 1. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 2. Avoid movements causing pain. 3. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 4. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drugs to relieve swelling. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. This will be more beneficial than ice application. You will mostly improve with all these. If not improving then get done chest x ray to rule out internal damage. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.