What to do if your chest hurts after being vigorously scratched

Depending on the severity of the pain, further observation, physical therapy and medication should be chosen. 1. Further observation: The pain after the chest is vigorously scratched may be caused by local soft tissue injury. If the pain is only mild, it can be observed for a while, and avoid touching the damaged part of the chest continuously during the period. 2. Physiotherapy: If there is bruising and swelling in the chest tissues, hot compresses and red light irradiation treatment can be used to promote the absorption of bruising and edema by improving the local blood circulation, thus reducing the pain. 3. If the pain is more obvious, drugs such as Panax ginseng can be taken to promote blood circulation and eliminate bruising, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium can be taken for pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatment. It should be noted that the above medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor; in addition, when the pain worsens and continues without relief, it is necessary to actively go to the hospital to avoid delaying the condition.