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What Treatment Is Suggested For Bruise On The Chest Region?

Hello - in an attempt to pick me up and throw me over his shoulder like a jokester barbarian, my husband accidentally put too much pressure directly in the center of my chest and it now is very tender. I don t have any bruising or swelling, but I can t lie down flat, cough or do certain movements, like push down the trunk of my car, without pain. I ve looked up common symptoms for bruised/broken ribs/sternum but everything says I would have swelling and/or bruising, but I don t. It s extremely sensitive in the center of my chest and outward to the left. I can breathe deeply with some sensitivity, but not unbearable, but it does hurt when I put my shoulders back to sit up straight. Any thoughts?
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having blunt chest trauma. And because of this, you are facing musculoskeletal injury.
No need to worry much for this as it will gradually improve over the time of 1-2 weeks.
Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain.
1. Avoid movements causing pain.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
5. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
Don't worry, you will be fine with all these.
If not improving after 1-2 weeks then consult doctor and get done chest x ray to rule out internal lung injury.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Treatment Is Suggested For Bruise On The Chest Region?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having blunt chest trauma. And because of this, you are facing musculoskeletal injury. No need to worry much for this as it will gradually improve over the time of 1-2 weeks. Follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 5. Take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. Don t worry, you will be fine with all these. If not improving after 1-2 weeks then consult doctor and get done chest x ray to rule out internal lung injury. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.