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What Causes Severe Chest Pain In Case Of Chest Contusions?
Good Afternoon,
I was hit by a car 3 days ago on my left side( was walking) X rays were taken and they show chest and upper extremity contusions. I just feel the pain is getting worse in the last 1 day in my chest . It is hard to sit or lay down, standing seems to be the most comfortable position. Sneezing cause sharp impossible pain. Is this normal? I do not want to rush to the doctor or emergency room.
Thank you for your advice in advance!
I was hit by a car 3 days ago on my left side( was walking) X rays were taken and they show chest and upper extremity contusions. I just feel the pain is getting worse in the last 1 day in my chest . It is hard to sit or lay down, standing seems to be the most comfortable position. Sneezing cause sharp impossible pain. Is this normal? I do not want to rush to the doctor or emergency room.
Thank you for your advice in advance!
Fri, 15 Sep 2017
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are different possibilities for this pain as
- muscle pulling - ligament inflammation or irritation due to
contusion - nerve endings irritation - hematoma related positional
pain - secondary rib inflammation or pleural involvement .
* Recommendations for better recovery
- Alternate application of ice and heating pad .
- Local application of analgesic ointment or spray will help a lot .
- Tab. advil or other pain killer 3 times a day after meals .
- Avoid sudden bending or weight lifting .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are different possibilities for this pain as
- muscle pulling - ligament inflammation or irritation due to
contusion - nerve endings irritation - hematoma related positional
pain - secondary rib inflammation or pleural involvement .
* Recommendations for better recovery
- Alternate application of ice and heating pad .
- Local application of analgesic ointment or spray will help a lot .
- Tab. advil or other pain killer 3 times a day after meals .
- Avoid sudden bending or weight lifting .
Hope this will help you for sure .
Regards .
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