I got punched in the upper right hand side of my chest, basically in the pec area. Now it hurts every time I cough or doing certain movements. This was during a self defence class. The instructors was demonstrating with bare knuckles. I think he got over excited. Should I be worried or will it go away?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. In my opinion you are having blunt chest trauma due to punch. And the cause for your chest pain is musculoskeletal only. But blunt chest trauma can cause following complications.1. Rib fracture.2. Pulmonary contusions3. Pneumothorax4. Muscular injury. So get done chest x-ray to rule out all these. If chest x-ray is normal then no need to worry much. You are having muscular pain only. Try to follow these steps.1. Avoid heavyweight lifting2. Avoid strenuous exercise.3. Avoid movement causing pain.4. Take good painkiller and muscle relaxant.5. Apply warm water pad on affected site.