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My 11 year old son was elbowed twice in his chest, he said he went down and felt like he couldn't breathe when it happened?

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Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

He may: Just suffer some contusion and pain from the impact of being elbowed. You may give him Motrin for pain. If in severe pain and limitation of movement , shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, best to get seen by physician. You may apply warm compress on the affected areas.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Commotion cordis: He may have been hit in the area of his heart. It causes a condition known as commotion cordis. He should be evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist.

Answered 1/27/2013

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A member asked:

My 11 year old son was elbowed twice in his chest, he said he went down and felt like he couldn't breathe when it happened?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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