Fell and hit my head in shower?!
Question: Fell and hit my head in shower!?
This morning when I was going to take a shower I stepped in the tub but for some reason the tub was extremely slippery!. I fell backwards, trying to put my arm down behind me and hurt both my left arm and the back of my head!.
I'm okay, I didn't pass out or anything but it was definetly scary and my husband wanted to take me to the hospital right then because he was convinced my arm was broken or that I had done damage to it!.
My left arm now has a large purple-ish bruise on it and is sore, and the back of my head is sore and I'm a little dizzy!. I slept most of the day!.
Should I still go to the doctor to get my head checked out to make sure nothing's wrong, or should I just take some Advil and go to bed!? Please only serious answers!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I'm okay, I didn't pass out or anything but it was definetly scary and my husband wanted to take me to the hospital right then because he was convinced my arm was broken or that I had done damage to it!.
My left arm now has a large purple-ish bruise on it and is sore, and the back of my head is sore and I'm a little dizzy!. I slept most of the day!.
Should I still go to the doctor to get my head checked out to make sure nothing's wrong, or should I just take some Advil and go to bed!? Please only serious answers!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Since you are still dizzy and did sleep a lot, it would be best to have it checked out!. It could be a concussion!.
The bruise does not necessarily mean a broken bone, but it is best to have a doctor examine that too, and maybe do an X-ray!.
Do not waste time with the flashlight!. Even if your husband does not see anything that he thinks is abnormal, you could still have problems!.
You did no harm to your self by sleeping, so do not worry about that!. BUT it would have been prudent to go to the emergency room instead!. That is still the best thing to do now!.
I have been in health care since 1966 and a Registered Nurse since 1975!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The bruise does not necessarily mean a broken bone, but it is best to have a doctor examine that too, and maybe do an X-ray!.
Do not waste time with the flashlight!. Even if your husband does not see anything that he thinks is abnormal, you could still have problems!.
You did no harm to your self by sleeping, so do not worry about that!. BUT it would have been prudent to go to the emergency room instead!. That is still the best thing to do now!.
I have been in health care since 1966 and a Registered Nurse since 1975!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
First have your husband look at your eyes, are they dilated and don't close when he flashes a light in them!? Do they look like they are staring!? How bad does your arm hurt!? Generally if it's broken, it will hurt so bad you can't stand it!. If you ever get a head injury again, don't sleep like that!. Very bad if you have a concussion!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
yes, you should goto the doctor, inflamtion of the skin does indicate either a fracture of the bone or a ligament tear!. I suggest u meet the doctor on time!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Better see a doctor right away!. Head injuries & bumps need to be check immediately so as to avoid further damages!.
Have a rubber mat for you tub!. Take care next time!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Have a rubber mat for you tub!. Take care next time!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
ypu can never be to safe when it comes to head injuries dont risk it!. if there is any question about it have some one who knows what thier doing check it outWww@Answer-Health@Com