Pain in chest and rib

2021-07-14 21:00:14
Last day had fallen on floor and had injury in rib cage. Now when I move have pain in chest and back on particular point. When take turns while sleeping got pain. However, pain is continuing whole day after 4 days of accident. On day of accident have tremendous pain and experiencing difficult in breathing. However, it susidies when I took cold pack. But it returns while sleeping and taking trun on left.
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Hi There could be a rib fracture if the pain is persistent Also a rib fracture can cause blood to collect around lungs
Next Steps
Please get an xray chest pa view done Apply ice meanwhile Take painkiller Do not sleep on injured side
Health Tips
Follow up with xray

Answered2021-07-15 03:37:59

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Get a x ray chest done

Answered2021-07-15 01:58:07

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Need Xray to rule out fracture
Next Steps
Do xray chest
Health Tips
Consult me on practo after X-rays

Answered2021-07-15 05:22:52

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