HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Treatment For Hemoptysis After An Accidental Fall

default
Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015
Question: Hi, I feel on the ice and landed on my back and hit my head about 3 hours ago. I have since coughed up blood twice along with mucos. Should I be concerned and go to a doctor.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes , you should go to an E.R for hemoptysis ( coughing up blood ) workup

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

As there is associated blunt trauma to the chest involving the ribs, an x ray chest would certainly be required especially in the presence of coughing up blood. Yes you should go to an E.R near you. A CT scan can be advised if the findings are equivocal on chest x ray or better visualization of the internal organs is required. A bronchoscopy can finally be the option if the hemoptysis ( coughing up blood) doesn't subside and increases. Since you had associated head trauma, if on the neurological exam the findind in consultation with your doctor.gs are normal and there is no associated history of vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness or amnesia then a CT scan wont be required and most likely NSAIDs with muscle relaxants can be starte

wishing you best of health

thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2012

Answered : 2906 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Suggest Treatment For Hemoptysis After An Accidental Fall

Brief Answer: Yes , you should go to an E.R for hemoptysis ( coughing up blood ) workup Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern As there is associated blunt trauma to the chest involving the ribs, an x ray chest would certainly be required especially in the presence of coughing up blood. Yes you should go to an E.R near you. A CT scan can be advised if the findings are equivocal on chest x ray or better visualization of the internal organs is required. A bronchoscopy can finally be the option if the hemoptysis ( coughing up blood) doesn't subside and increases. Since you had associated head trauma, if on the neurological exam the findind in consultation with your doctor.gs are normal and there is no associated history of vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness or amnesia then a CT scan wont be required and most likely NSAIDs with muscle relaxants can be starte wishing you best of health thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action