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Does Air Bag In Car Accidents Cause Injury?

Thank you so much.I was in a car accident three week s ago .I have bad pain in my shoulder and I have pain in my hand s and burning under my skin and pins and needles that are very sharp I also have bad pressure in my lower back. The air bàg went off can this cause all these problems
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to health care magic forums.
The sudden impact from the air bag can cause minor traumas like abrasions, nerve compressions and occasionally rib fractures. But they will save the person from life threatening injuries.
From your description, it's clear that you have some minor nerve injury which is causing the pin and needle sensations. It's completely treatable by taking certain Vitamin preparation. Since you have pain as well, my advice is to visit an orthopaedic doctor and let him have a look. He will prescribe the necessary medications and may take an xray as well.
Hope this discussion will be helpful to you.
Have a great day.
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Does Air Bag In Car Accidents Cause Injury?

Hello and welcome to health care magic forums. The sudden impact from the air bag can cause minor traumas like abrasions, nerve compressions and occasionally rib fractures. But they will save the person from life threatening injuries. From your description, it s clear that you have some minor nerve injury which is causing the pin and needle sensations. It s completely treatable by taking certain Vitamin preparation. Since you have pain as well, my advice is to visit an orthopaedic doctor and let him have a look. He will prescribe the necessary medications and may take an xray as well. Hope this discussion will be helpful to you. Have a great day.