Question:
So yeh, It was at a party and i got punched in the right hand side pec, at the time it didnt hurt, but now i have a small yellow bruise. It really hurts when i try and take a deep breath it hurts, when i run, it hurts when i put my hand down to push myself up and today i sneezed and my god, i screamed a word maybe i shouldnt of!!! so my question is, has anyone had this and what did you do to help ease the pain, and pls dont say doctors, no disrespect but the word paracetemol comes to mind!
Answers:
There are a couple of things that could happen. First you could have fractured a rib, which there really isn't anything you can do, you just have to take it easy and let it heal. Second you probably bruised your intercostal muscles(muscles between your ribs). When this happens your muscles will tighten up and constrict deep breathing. Last you may have irritated your pec muscle and intercostal muscles, which would cause the symptoms that you are having. You can ice the area for 20 minutes on and at least a hour off. You can take some ibuprofen (Advil) to help with the swelling and pain. If you were to go to the doctor they would give you 800mg, which is four 200mg Advil's. Hope this helps
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