Question 1

my back hurts upper area and my chest also hurt. i fell down stairs on it. should i see someone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Worse case scenario is a bloody pericardial effusion, but more likely is thoracic vertebral compression, with radiculitis.

Question 2

facial palsy, hearing loss, head trauma from fall down stairs 3 yrs ago. hearing and left side of face still not 100%. will it ever come back?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is probably too late to expect significant changes  Cosmetic correction of the faciasl asymmetry is possible

Question 3

could i have a blood clot if i fell down stairs, have a bump on my butt, feel faint, big bruise covering my whole cheel chest pain, difficult to walk?

Accepted Answer

Need careful exam: Your symptoms suggest you need a careful examination to rule out fractures and head trauma.  It would be advisable for you to call 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.  Failure to act promptly could place you in danger of serious complications.

Question 4

fell down the stairs 2 days ago and hurt my right side, ribs feel sore, hurts to cough etc and move my arm. also had severe pain lastnight when breath?

Accepted Answer

Cracked rib: Broken ribs can be very painful. So can bruised muscles. Most minor things will begin to improve over a few days. But if not improving or if getting worse see an MD

Question 5

fell down my stairs, step hit my back, wind was knocked out of me, lower back on left side, painful to touch the ribs there. did i crack a rib?

Accepted Answer

Possible: You should see your doctor for xrays.  Get well soon!

Question 6

why do i always fall down stairs? i'm never hurrying down them, i go slow but i always seem to fall. is there something wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor!: This would definitely be worth getting checked out!.  You may have a subtle foot drop or weakness in your feet or a difficulty in perceiving where your feet are in space.  Some people who  could help you determine what is happening would be a physical therapist, who are experts in walking and home safety, your primary care doctor, a neurologist or an orthopedist.  I would start with your pcp.

Question 7

what should i do if you fall down stairs and hit your head?

Accepted Answer

Any concussion sxs?: A concussion can occur after trauma to the head with or without loss of consciousness. Symptoms can include:   blurry or fuzzy vision, slurred speech, weakness, fatigue, feeling dazed, numbness, lack of coordination or balance, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, problems with short term memory, dizziness as well as repeating things over and over. Please obtain an emergency medical evaluation &gt;.

Question 8

sprained foot & ankle a mo ago in fall down stairs. xray neg for fracture so far.  top of foot still so sore i can barely touch. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: This is a common complaint seen in the urgent care center. If your foot or ankle is still hurting after 1 month, it is likely fractured and missed on the initial XRAY read or re-injured due to improper immobilization of the original sprain. Your foot needs re-evaluation, a repeat XRAY, and a proper orthopedic shoe with Ortho follow-up +/- Physical Therapy. See your doctor today.

Question 9

fell down stairs hurt my back and now legs are numb/tingling. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

pinched nerve back: From the fall you may have herniated discs or injured facet joints which are pinching nerves in back, causing numbness and tingling in one leg or both legs.

Question 10

i slipped and fell down stairs onto concrete. now i have sharp shooting pain if i try to put weight on the right side of my bottom or lay on my right side. is there a bone or something in the mid-upper right cheeck area?

Accepted Answer

: The iliac crest is the superior portion of your ilium (hip bone). It, along with attached muscles, were probably bruised subsequent to your fall. You should seek a consultation with your physician for an examination of that area.

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My back hurts upper area and my chest also hurt. i fell down stairs on it. should i see someone?

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Facial palsy, hearing loss, head trauma from fall down stairs 3 yrs ago. hearing and left side of face still not 100%. will it ever come back?

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Could i have a blood clot if i fell down stairs, have a bump on my butt, feel faint, big bruise covering my whole cheel chest pain, difficult to walk?

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Fell down the stairs 2 days ago and hurt my right side, ribs feel sore, hurts to cough etc and move my arm. also had severe pain lastnight when breath?

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Fell down my stairs, step hit my back, wind was knocked out of me, lower back on left side, painful to touch the ribs there. did i crack a rib?

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Why do i always fall down stairs? i'm never hurrying down them, i go slow but i always seem to fall. is there something wrong with me?

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What should i do if you fall down stairs and hit your head?

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Sprained foot & ankle a mo ago in fall down stairs. xray neg for fracture so far. top of foot still so sore i can barely touch. is this normal?

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Fell down stairs hurt my back and now legs are numb/tingling. is this serious?

A member asked:

I slipped and fell down stairs onto concrete. now i have sharp shooting pain if i try to put weight on the right side of my bottom or lay on my right side. is there a bone or something in the mid-upper right cheeck area?

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