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I got elbowed in the middle of my chest and it's bruised. what could it be? it doesn't hurt to breathe

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

A bruise.: Chests bruise like any where. No pain, breathing difficulty, no worry.

Answered 9/1/2013

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Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Contusion: Chest wall contusion is the medical term for your condition. If it doesn't hurt to breath, it is a good sign. If it doesn't bother you at all, i'd leave it alone and it will heal nicely.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 9/1/2013

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A member asked:

I got elbowed in the middle of my chest and it's bruised. what could it be? it doesn't hurt to breathe

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc answered

Dr Ihle agreed

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