i slipped on ice sunday morning and fell really hard on my leg i'm going to the doctor on friday but its a little swollen and hurts like hell. i cant put any pressure on it so im using crutches from when i broke my ankle a few years ago. do you think i need to see the doctor tomorrow or can it wait until thursday? what can i do to get the swelling down? do you think its broken??
2007-02-20 11:19:09 · 25 answers · asked by xobeccaxo 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
See the doctor as soon as possible. It's hard to tell but it very well could be fractured. Play it safe with this one.
2007-02-20 11:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where it is and how old you are. If you are young you probably have strong bones-I doubt you'd get a broken leg from falling from that distance. Now if you twisted your foot and fell on it you could have foot ankle and leg problems.Put ice on it. They have a product called Icy hot, have someone get you some and put that on before bed You can also take ibuprophen 3 -200 mg tabs. If you are an older person. Get to the ER immediately
2007-02-20 11:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by dtwladyhawk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My thigh bone was broke when I was 8 yrs old and as I tried to
stand it was like I was sinking down and fell again. The thigh bone was sticking right out to my skin and pain unbearable. I don't know why you didn't go right to the hospital and get everything done at once. If this is an appt., I'd call for an emergency one. I'm sure there's someone there with the sniffles
who can wait. I feel your pain. X-Rays yet u need ASP. & painkillers for sure.
Good Luck,
Summer
2007-02-20 11:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by Diana D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is broken considdering i had the same problem!
I broke my leg last week and i sliped on ice also so if u can get to a doctor tuesday i suggested going! If it is broken and u dont get it taken care of then it could heal rong and u would have to have surgery on it in a few years and that would hurt more than it does now soo.. Go c a doctor get it checked out it couldnt hurt anything just to go get it checked out anyway!
Hope you feel better!
2007-02-20 11:39:25 · answer #4 · answered by *I.Love.You* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 07:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not wait until Thursday. I would go to the ER now. Where exactly does it hurt and where exactly is it swollen? Could be broken or could be a knee injury, but you definitely want it checked out ASAP. Good luck and hope you feel better soon!
2007-02-20 11:22:14 · answer #6 · answered by Doogie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would see a doctor ASAP! You could make things worse by waiting even longer. I would go too the emergency room. A problem like that is nothing to play with.
2007-02-20 11:23:12 · answer #7 · answered by Gregg F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swelling is a good indicator of a break plus not being able to put any weight on it. I think I would go to the ER and get xrays taken.
2007-02-20 11:21:44 · answer #8 · answered by CctbOh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should go to the e.r. and get an x-ray. The doctor will send you for one anyhow and he'll probably be upset that you didnt do it as soon as it happened. If its broken, you will need to have it reset and a cast put on.
2007-02-20 11:22:33 · answer #9 · answered by pebbles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it could be broken, it is hard to tell with out looking at it. You should see your doc ASAP, if only to manage your pain. Try a cold compress to reduce swelling and pain. Good luck.
2007-02-20 11:22:37 · answer #10 · answered by despairbear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She sprained it badly.If you broke it you wouldnt be able to walk at all.I think you would cry 24/7.So you sprained.Get lots of rest and put some ice on it.Youw will feel better in no time. Dont move it.It will hurt you.
2007-02-20 11:26:04 · answer #11 · answered by Mean Queen 106 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋