Hello I m 28 I was at the beach bout 4 days ago and I got a little drunk. On the way to the car I fell off the side of the steps leading up and unto my back it was a pretty high fall. About this time yesterday the right side of my chest around the middle to just under my breast I ve been having pain if I move in a certain way breath to deeply cough sneeze. This morning my right shoulder also was feeling numb. even just standing/sitting doing nothing is hurting is it possible that falling on your back from a hight can injure your chest I m also having the urge to throw up cause of the pain.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should definitely consult doctor and get done chest x-ray to rule out post-traumatic pleural effusion (hemothorax), pneumothorax and rib fracture. Impact of fall on back can cause injury in the front part of chest. This can cause lung damage due to trauma. And lung damage causes pleural effusion and pneumothorax. You are having gradually worsening symptoms. So better to rule out above-mentioned complications first by chest x-ray. If chest x-ray is normal than no need to worry much. Painkiller and muscle relaxant Chat Doctor.  Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. Avoid movements causing pain. Apply warm water pad on affected site. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.