Should I go to the ER?

Question:

I got into a car accident on Monday and I went to the ER because my door smashed into my hip and was hurting. They didn't do any X Rays just gave me some meds and sent me home.This morning (or afternoon) I woke up with horrible pains where my ribs are and my lower back is hurting..Should I go back to the ER and at least get XRays or just try to wait it out?? Ever since I had the accident I have had a really bad headache which caused me to sleep for almost 24 hours.Anyone have any suggestions??

Answers:
The unconsciousness alone has me worried. You need to see a doctor sooner rather than later. Call your doctor or nurse line to know where to go exactly (ER, general admission, etc.) Try going to a hospital or clinic that is not as busy.

Other Answers:
Go to the ER and get x-rayed - NOW.

Yes, deffinatley. You could slip into a coma.
Better safe than sorry.

concussion anyone? go to the hospital

delayed injuries are common, go to er!

WOW.. I'D SAY GO TO THE ER. SOMETIMES DOCTORS OVERLOOK THINGS

Please go back to the ER and let them check you out again. I am suprised that they didn't do X-Rays the first time. Demand some now. You really need to have them make sure you are ok! Take care and I hope you feel better!

Please..never second guess where your health is concerned! When in doubt..get checked out! Go back, you need a professional opinion..Like now.

you should go to the er or at least you family doctor for xrays you could have several different medical problems fractured hip,fractured ribs or even a skull fracture
Source(s):
new england journal of medicne

make an app. at a doctors office. He will make a better examination and will pay better attention to your situation.

I can't believe they didn't do any x-rays. I am not a doctor, but that would be my first response to your accident. I would definitely be rechecked by ER or your regular doctor ASAP. I hope everything works out well for you.

You need to call 911 immediately. It is possible that you sustained a concussion. There's also a chance that you did something else - it is surprising that the ER didn't do x-rays. At any rate, have EMS take you to the ER - now. Don't wait, it is likely that it won't get better.

R. Catalano - Grinnell, NREMT - P

i would go back and and get and x ray Now u could have fractured a hip or something i cant believe they just sent u home

good luck

go now, dont hesitate

Sounds like you have a concussion. You really need to go back and get x-rays done. They should have been done to begin with.

Go, if it was from a car accident, someone's car insurance will cover it. Go now!

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