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What Causes Severe Pain In Elbows And Knees Post Self Injury?

I took a bad fall on sat.on my stomach my elbows and knees are bad and most of all is my right side if I do anything I go through the roof and I bean crying too alot I also spit up blood a little too.. I can t lay down ..I can t sit eighter help I got xray at docs in yesturday but my ribs are just buzzed or something too..Katie hi my name is Katie
Wed, 6 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in elbows and knees post self injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like soft tissue injury , hematoma , nerve injury or compression . In case of knee there can be dislocation of patella bone or meniscus injury .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory along with nerve supplement and recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe damage of joint . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve dysfunction .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Elbows And Knees Post Self Injury?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in elbows and knees post self injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like soft tissue injury , hematoma , nerve injury or compression . In case of knee there can be dislocation of patella bone or meniscus injury .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test . Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory along with nerve supplement and recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe damage of joint . Doctor may also refer you to neurologist for nerve dysfunction . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari