A few days ago Tuesday to be exact my son and I were wrestling and I encountered pain on my left front side in the upper rib area I chalked it off as maybe I bruised my rib during our wrestling however now the pain has gotten worse and today it feels like there is wheezing on the left side it s hard for me to move around , bend over, pick up my little dog and even breathe also today there is pain in the left side.of my next could this be a heart attack coming on?
Dear patient There is possibility of minor rib fracture conferring your symptoms. This needs to be ruled out by X-ray of chest posteroanterior view. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile, wear rib belt. Start tab diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice a day for pain relief.