Hi there. Im a rugby player, and on saturday, was tackled and landed on my chest (left side). Its a couple days later now, and it feels like a bone around the heart area, possibly a rib, is quite sore and painful, especially when i breathe in and out deeply, or laugh.
Thanks for your question on Healthcare. I can understand your concern. You had blunt chest trauma due to injury while playing rugby. So possibility of simple musculoskeletal pain is more likely. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in musculoskeletal pain. 1. Avoid movements causing pain.2. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.3. Avoid sudden jerky movements of chest.4. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.5. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor. 6. Wear rib belt. You will mostly improve with all these in 2-3 days. If not improving after 3 days then consult doctor and get done chest x-ray to rule out internal lung injuries. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.