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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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How Serious Is Vomiting And Bowel Movement After A Slip And Fall?

I just heard from my wife that her mother slipped outside her home and then passed out. When she woke up she saw vomit around her and her bowels had let go. Unfortunately, instead of calling 911, my mother law went to bed to sleep it off. Luckily she's up and about but hasn't seen any professional help yet. She's a stubborn lady. Just based on what I said, how serious is this? I know she needs to see a doctor and get all the scans.
Wed, 15 Jan 2014
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hi after going through your mother in laws history, i feel that due to the fall she would havesustained head injury due to which she had brief loss of conciousness. since she had vomittedand passed bowels, she would have thrown a fit(seizure) and or there may blood clot in the brain . so kindly consult a neurosurgeon opine and she may need a CT Brain for further evaluation.
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How Serious Is Vomiting And Bowel Movement After A Slip And Fall?

hi after going through your mother in laws history, i feel that due to the fall she would havesustained head injury due to which she had brief loss of conciousness. since she had vomittedand passed bowels, she would have thrown a fit(seizure) and or there may blood clot in the brain . so kindly consult a neurosurgeon opine and she may need a CT Brain for further evaluation.