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My wife suffered chest pains after a car accident

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cloa513
cloa513

She was in a low speed car accident (I wasn't there and didn't know about until afterwoods). She was a passenger carrying my son. He suffered little but she, not wearing a seatbelt, got whacked in the chest. She didn't seek medical care. Now its painful when she coughs, lies on her back or carries items (I carry as much as I can). What can a specialist do for her anyway (can't see one until Friday at the earliest- its public holidays here)?   She is breastfeeding.  

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  • stephb22
    stephb22 cloa513

    Posted

    How long ago was the accident? Could be a variety of things from bruised ribs to pneumothorax..
    • cloa513
      cloa513 stephb22

      Posted

      Friday- its not strong pain does that cut down the possibilities . The car had to stop suddenly because a bicycle hit it.
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