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A member asked:
When should one be concerned about mild chest trauma? 72 hours ago, fell about 4 feet and chest landed squarely on padded surface. a bit sore, but no shortness of breath, bruising, hypotension, etc.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Get it checked by Dr: Any trauma warrants further check up regardless of how you feel now. Don't discount it. Medical issues appear later that could've been handled earlier, if you'd have seen by your doctor. See your eye doctor too, as you may have issues related to corneal, iris, or retina. Better to always be safe that sorry later. Plus, you then have documentation of the fall on record for baseline values.
Answered 7/8/2014
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Not yet, BUT...: After a blow to the chest, some degree of soreness is predictable. Things that should prompt a trip to your doctor or ER: *Severe pain *Shortness of breath *Lightheadedness *Coughing bloody mucous or just plain blood *Nausea / vomiting *Increasing tenderness in the upper belly If those symptoms aren't there, you will probably recover just fine. If in doubt? See your doc for a checkup.
Answered 7/11/2014
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