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A female asked:

I am 65 and three days ago i fell forward landing directly on my chest the right side. i am still very sore in my upper chest that goes thru to my back in the same right area. i thought it may either be a fractured sternum or a very badly bruised sternu

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Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered

Internal Medicine 38 years experience

Yes: yes these are all possibilities. Person who falls and has an injury like this should have an in person evaluation by physician

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A 31-year-old female asked:

Chest pressure & pain left & ride side and sternum not tender. EKG, chest CT, manometry, bloodwork & stress test normal. Pressure and pain is so bad and not finding relief. Who else should I consult next? Nothing makes it better. Any suggestions?

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A 75-year-old male asked:

I fell hard three days ago, landed on my hands/knees. Soon after the right side of my chest and rib cage became very tender. Pain has diminished some. Still hurts to lay on my back or to press on chest. Did not fall on torso just hands/knees. ???

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I was in a car accident about 3 months ago and had a fractured sternum and I am still having chest pain and pain near it.is their something wrong or am I still healing ?

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I have been having pains near my sternum, as well as in my armpit and breasts. It's tender to touch. Thoughts? Should I get this checked?

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