Question 1

is it common for chest contusion pain to go away after 3 months, then come back after a couple of weeks of no pain?

Accepted Answer

Rib pain: Often trauma to the ribs or simply coughing hard or lifting something the wrong way may cause the little muscles between the ribs to spasm and may misalign their connection to the spine or sternum. If the joint is not aligned again it may cause recurrent pain. I would suggest seeing someone such as an osteopathic doctor who manipulates, or a chiropractor or physical therapist.

Question 2

i have a chest contusion, the pain has spread to my  back now and i'm in a great deal of pain. it gets worst every day and i'm not sure what to do. ?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: A chest contusion may affect the cardio respiratory tracts. Please have an imaging study and EKG 12 lead. You may see an urgent care center or your PCP. Please use social distancing and wear a mask while outside.

Question 3

i had a chest contusion from an accident a few days ago and now my back hurts. did i hurt my spine? will it affect my life later on?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: In the fog of the accident sometimes you find out you have other problems a day later.  In this case go see your doctor and have him or her exmaine your back.

Question 4

my wife has abad bruise on the chest. starting to get hard , how recommend treatment. its been about 36 hours?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma: Your wife has a hematoma of the chest wall.
It hardens over several days and may turn black and blue.  You can use warm soaks which may help resolution..

Question 5

why do i have chest wall pain and hard time breathing long after workouts ?

Accepted Answer

exercise asthma: You may have exercise induced asthma, due to cooling of airways while exercising , try exercising with mouth closed, if no success see a pulmonary specialist.

Question 6

i am experiencing  chest wall pain under sternum. it is a sharp pain at times. the following also describes me: what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Costochondritis: = inflammation of the cartilages between your ribs and breastbone (sternum) is a very common condition. Try applying ICE or HEAT or BOTH (which ever helps most) to the place(s) where you feel the pain!
OTC NSAIDS (eg: Ibuprofen) may also help!
Hope this is helpful

Dr Z

Question 7

i recently awoke to tightness on the right side of my chest which then progressed to a cough and over a period of time to chest wall pain?

Accepted Answer

See doctor....: There are many possible etiologies for your symptoms including a blood clot in your lungs, pneumonia, bronchitis, pleurisy, bronchospasm, etc. Some of these are very serious so you need to see your doctor ASAP for diagnosis and treatment. If you smoke, you need to quit to decrease airway inflammation and your doctor can help with this ass well.

Question 8

daughter-15yrs- in car accident july '14 lung contusions & chest pain. noncontrast ct at time. since, has raised resting heartbeat-95+ & chest pain?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm: Best to have detailed heart rhythm  evaluation including a Holter; also possibility of hyperthyroidism if heart rate is high thru the day

Question 9

i have a bruise on my chest which has come and gone for a few months now in the same place each time. what could be the cause of the bruise?

Accepted Answer

A bruise ....: That is consistently appearing in the same location suggest some form of recurrent trauma to the area.  Try to think back to your routine, if there is anything that is causing this.  But if you have concern that may not be a bruise make sure a healthcare provider sees it at some point.

Question 10

how to prevent chest wall pain.

Accepted Answer

1st, sort out basis: Chest wall pain: many origins; commonly recognized include: skin, intercostal muscles, cartilage (connecting ribs to ribs & ribs to sternum), pleuritic (chest wall inner lining and/or lining of lung surfaces), bone, esophagus, heart and/or within the lungs, & the list goes on. Step 1: learn the anatomy. & 2. Work on seeing what either induces or more clearly: what changes the pain, when present.

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Is it common for chest contusion pain to go away after 3 months, then come back after a couple of weeks of no pain?

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I have a chest contusion, the pain has spread to my back now and i'm in a great deal of pain. it gets worst every day and i'm not sure what to do. ?

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I had a chest contusion from an accident a few days ago and now my back hurts. did i hurt my spine? will it affect my life later on?

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My wife has abad bruise on the chest. starting to get hard , how recommend treatment. its been about 36 hours?

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Why do i have chest wall pain and hard time breathing long after workouts ?

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I am experiencing chest wall pain under sternum. it is a sharp pain at times. the following also describes me: what should i do?

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I recently awoke to tightness on the right side of my chest which then progressed to a cough and over a period of time to chest wall pain?

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Daughter-15yrs- in car accident july '14 lung contusions & chest pain. noncontrast ct at time. since, has raised resting heartbeat-95+ & chest pain?

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I have a bruise on my chest which has come and gone for a few months now in the same place each time. what could be the cause of the bruise?

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How to prevent chest wall pain.

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