Ok, this is serious and I'm too scared to see a doc. Anyway, about 10 years ago, I was attacked by someone, then I grabbed him in a headlock, then he elbowed my chest and ribs multiple times quickly, and that hurt sooo bad that I was almost in tears but I haven't told anyone about it. And now that I'm older, my ribs and chest are uneven and I'm starting to feel the pressure and sharp pains from it, and when I make certain movements I hear cracking noises and I feel it in my chest and ribs. The pressure is really starting to get to me now. Do you think if I don't seek medical attention, I might die from the pressure on my heart or crushing other major internal organs? Or do you think I'll be fine if I keep ignoring it??
2006-09-16 04:57:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Just go see a doctor. I don't think you're gonna die from it, as long as they correct it. But if you wait and ignore it, it's alot more likely to cause complications. Good luck!
2006-09-16 04:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
pressure on your heart is probably the least of your troubles. you could have a clot, dislodged bone fragment, or bone marrow infection that is just begging for a little PROPER MEDICAL TREATMENT. See your GP, get an x-ray. At the very least, you won't be worrying about dying any more, which may be a contributing factor aswell.
Doctors are used to people being 'too scared to see them'. See a doctor of the same gender, take a friend, go on a quiet day mid-week. You grabbed a guy in a headlock quite easily, and now you're afraid of a doctor? Seriously, suck it up, it's worth it in this case.
[note: do not grab the doctor in a headlock if he scares you]
2006-09-16 05:07:25 · answer #2 · answered by frouste 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a GP I recommend you to see a doctor, especially an internist. You may have "flail chest" but diagnosis is made by X -ray and physical examination. Since you felt pressure and uneven movement in your chest, go calmly to a physician and cooperate. You have survived a long time so it does not seem to be killing you. The stress and emotional pressure is also to be reduced. Good luck!
2006-09-16 05:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by Vahid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor. Why are you afraid to tell anyone about it? If you had broken ribs and they did not heal properly, then they will be thinner in spots and brittle and could easily break again, which may puncture your lungs and/or your heart which would be verrrrrrry bad indeed. Go to a doctor now, get checked out, see what you can do.. a doctor will not judge you, just help you get the medical help you need !
2006-09-16 05:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by R D L 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
GO TO THE DOCTOR or the ER for x-rays (I say ER because you may get a financial hardship and it will not cost as much as a doctor sending you for x-rays) But what is money if you are living in pain.
I hope that you are not married or have kids or have some poor person convinced that you love them when are not making sure that you can follow through because you are not trying to keep healthy /AGHHHHHHHHH
2006-09-16 05:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by sweet pea 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure you're not going to die, but you will probably have chronic pain until you get it checked out (and possibly end up with some physical deformity) so don't be afraid....go get it taken care of ! You'll be mad at yourself for not doing it sooner once you get it taken care of and your life can get back to normal !
2006-09-16 06:19:46 · answer #6 · answered by Schleppy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't ignore it please! You might have a rib that could puncture your lung and all it needs is setting. Tell the doctor you want to be treated without any questions about your injuries, Tell him/her they are 10 years old and I think they will agree to treat you.
Please get medical help and please let me know how it goes ok?
I care.
2006-09-16 05:02:39 · answer #7 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
On the doctor who will conduct visual and x-ray examinations as well as other diagnostic procedures can answer that question properly. Go see one.
2006-09-16 05:02:57 · answer #8 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about dying, but you certainly are going to be very uncomfortable. Amanda's right: See a doctor and get yourself taken care of.
Good luck!
2006-09-16 05:02:10 · answer #9 · answered by Tigger 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
LISTEN TO US - GO NOW TO SEE A DOCTOR !!!!!!!
You must have had cracked or broken ribs that healed incorrectly. But that DOESN'T mean that your going to die. But you must see a doctor BEFORE it get any worst !!!!! GO RIGHT WAY
2006-09-16 05:08:27 · answer #10 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋