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I hit my chest against a wooden banister. should i be worried about a small bruise around my nipple?
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Chest bruise: i don't think so. Your rib cage protected your heart and lungs ! Bruise is superficial there. Apply cool pack x 72 hours. Four x a day for 15 min or so. No worries
Answered 1/15/2015
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Not now: It should clear up on its own. If it persists for more than 2 weeks then see your health care provider.
Answered 5/30/2016
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Bruise: Bruising the breast obviously going to be sore for several days may even be weeks. Nothing need to worry about unless signs of infection shows up. Watch for redness, warmth and increasing tenderness and fever, otherwise icing and non steroidal anti inflammatory like advil or aleve (naproxen) should help.
Answered 12/29/2014
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