Ok, I was bitten by a horse at work today ( I work on a ranch with rescue horses), and I'm wondering if I should be concerned about the bite or not... I've been bitten or nipped at several times in the past year (comes with the job); but this time it's right on my chest, about an inch above to the right of my sternum. I know it's going to be more painul because it's bony there, but it was so painful when he did it that I got lightheaded and had to sit for a bit. It's hurt a little to breathe ever since. I'm guessing that it's going to hurt like that for awhile just because of the bruise being where it is. Is there any chance it could have bruised or hurt an organ or anything? I didn't figure so, and I feel kind of silly going to the doctor for this "little" bite~ well, at least the bruise is little on the outside. Has anyone seen any injuries from this kind of horse bite? By the way, please don't tell me to sue~ I just want to know whether to get it checked or simply to ice it..
2007-01-27 12:51:43 · 3 answers · asked by Mis 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It sounds like you have bruised the sternum itself, I had my sternum and two ribs bruised by a hug and it can be very serious. Inflammation is the biggest issue, you will want to ice the area to keep swelling down. If you are having difficulty breathing it is likely inflamation pressing against your lung, if it's really bad go see doc,otherwise rest,ice the area, and wait it out. There really isn't much you can do. Good luck.
2007-01-27 15:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure why you are worried about your lungs, as your rib cage protects them from most stuff. Put some ice on it, and show it to someone if you have any doubts about your health. Your health is too important to take risks with.
2007-01-27 21:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by Clown Knows 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put ice on it and go get it checked so you will know for certain.
2007-01-27 21:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋