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How long should my chest be extremely sore from seat belt after a car accident?
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Car accident: Depends on the extent of the injury & what the x-ray results & medical assessment showed. Review with your doctor.
Answered 3/1/2016
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Ouch: This is variable - could be several days for some or several weeks for others. It depends on the force and your body's muscle mass/tone. The bigger issue is if you have trouble breathing or sharp chest pains, this could indicate internal injury. If so, would talk to your doc about getting a chest x-ray tomorrow am or go to an er. Otherwise, anti inflammatories like Ibuprofen will help muscle pain.
Answered 2/24/2018
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