OK, soooo last night I was in new orleans and slipped down a flight of stairs...well, like 6 or 7 stairs...it hurt really bad and at first I couldnt really breathe. I could walk but everything hurt really really bad. Today I woke up and my back is sore, my ribs feel sore, my side is sore, and my leg is sore. Also on my leg I have a HUGE bruise, like the size of my hand. And as the day as gone on, its gotten bigger. Do you think theres a chance I fractured a rib? Or maybe theres internal bleeding? I'm still having a hard time breathing and everything hurts when I move. What should I do??
2007-02-21 13:33:34 · 9 answers · asked by suthrn_sunshine_lsu 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If you have medical Insurance go to the doctor's and get checked out, at least you will have an answer to if there is something going on or not, and it will help ease your mind. And yes you could have fractured a rib, and if I was having trouble breathing I would go get checked out. Hope you feel better soon! And be careful of the stairs!
2007-02-21 13:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by K_Seeks4Answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
k this is a toughie, It could just be a bruised rib that is causing you the pain in your side and ab area. BUT it could be broken and interfering with your breathing and lungs. Even if its broken you could just be in pain, there really isn't anything they can do for a broken rib except give you meds and maybe wrap you up for support. ( personal experience) As far as your leg goes, its just a bruise, it will get bigger and darker and possibly even yellow ish if its a deep one. I would probably go in, better safe than sorry, your more than likely going to be told you fractured or bruised your rib and leg and they'll give you some pain killers to get you through, ( maybe not) but like I said it could be something more serious ! But I'm NOT a DR. so your choice!
2007-02-21 21:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to ask us if you should go to the hospital? I think that's a no brainer. It could be that you fratured a rib, but that would probably be more of a sharp pain. Difficulty breathing, a dull pain, and strange bruising are signs of internal bleeding. You need to go to the hospital. Don't take time to read any more responses. Go now.
2007-02-21 21:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by Tikimaskedman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably damaged your blood circulatory which will cause difficulties to breath and it will cause internal bleeding due to a damaged artery or vein! And it will make your bruise get bigger due to blood, and other body liquids leaking out! You need to go to the hospital now!
2007-02-21 23:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Vargas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you probably cracked a rib, assuming the bruise is on your rib area, not your leg, I would go to the emergency room asap.
2007-02-21 21:41:58 · answer #5 · answered by debi_0712 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go just to get checked out but i dont think its anything serious maybe a small fracture or just buised the bone
2007-02-21 21:42:02 · answer #6 · answered by J man 3124 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should go to the nearest hospital like east jefferson or something i live in new orleans
2007-02-21 21:38:11 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you think its bad enough that you had to ask the question...
you should see a doctor.
2007-02-25 19:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to be checked.
2007-02-22 00:23:23 · answer #9 · answered by einsteinliam2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋