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Should I Consult The Doctor For The Bruising In The Back And Headaches After A Fall?
I fell down the stairs and landed right now the middle left side of my back it took the wind out of me and im getting sharp pains in the back and a little in the left rib every so often Im not sure if I could have just bruised my back but I don t see any bruising on the outside I also got an instant headache when I fell and when I turn and I get pain it makes me feel like im going to throw up. should I see a doctor?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
yes you need to see a doctor as there can be an internal injury like a fracture , spinal injury or injury to internal organs. So I would advise you to immediately go and see a doctor.Till then you need to take rest apply cold park on the painful area for temporary pain relief
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