Question 1

a female fell on concrete now has bleeding in the vagina?

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See medical help: This could be something minor or something quite serious. You should go to the er.

Question 2

fell on concrete and scraped my knee earlier this week.  now outside of the same knee feels numb/tingly when it's touched.

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It is normal: It will take a few more days and the healing process will be completed. Take care.

Question 3

just found out my daughter fell on concrete & hurt her shoulder. there's a small bruise where she hurt it.  painful to move & touch. looks puffy.

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Better go to ER: or to her doctor, needs to be evaluated, meanwhile, give her a painkiller, calm her down, put her arm/forearm in a sling for comfort and immobilization till cleared by doctor, she will be fine

Question 4

i was playing a sport and fell on concrete and scraped my knee yesterday. how can i deal with this?

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Keep it clean...: And covered. Soap and warm water is usually enough and rarely is any topical antibiotic necessary. If your pain is not improving you may need to seek medical attention for xrays to assure you have no fracture.

Question 5

fell on concrete steps, fractured l2, 3, 4 transverse process. 2 days post injury and not one single bruise on my back, is this normal? i'm concerned.

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Fracture: Mechanism of injury ; amount of energy will determine soft tissue damage. Perhaps you've just happened to have less soft tissue damage, contained deep to the superficial, more visible fascias layer.

Question 6

fell on concrete and put a small hole in knee, cleaned and iced/heat for a few days , now 3 weeks later its become sore and hot to touch?

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Sounds Infected: For this you'll need to see a doctor right away. You might have an infection of the skin and adjacent soft tissue called a cellulitis but you could also have an infection of the knee joint called a septic joint which is very serious. In either case you don't want this one to get away from you so you should go to the emergency room now. You also need a tetanus booster if it been over 5 years.

Question 7

i had tendonitis in my right ankle in 1985. i went and fell on concrete loading dock at work in 2010. i'm being told that 1985 injury is the reason?

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Not sure how: That conclusion is made by the info provided. I hope you feel better, and did not sustain a bad injury.

Question 8

fell on concrete about a month ago right knee skinned pretty good through pants. hard lump developed below knee cap on the right side does not hurt ?

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Calcified Hematoma?: It may be collection of blood under the skin called hematoma which got calcified
But I will suggest you have it checked by your doctor

Question 9

i fell on concrete friday. my right knee is numb. doesn't hurt to walk. swelling is almost gone away. should i see a doctor?

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Maybe nerve injury: When you fell you may have hit a nerve and injuries it. With initial trauma you should ice for about 36 hours. After that you can use heat. If the numbness persists it would be wise to see your physician

Question 10

i fell on concrete friday. my right knee is numb but, i can walk pain free. there is numbness.  swelling is almost gone. should i see a doctor?

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Contusion: Most likely this contusion type knee injury bruised superficial nerves. As long as the knee isn't showing increasing swelling or causing increasing pain you can hold off on seeing a physician. The numbness may take days or weeks to resolve.

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A female fell on concrete now has bleeding in the vagina?

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Fell on concrete and scraped my knee earlier this week. now outside of the same knee feels numb/tingly when it's touched.

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Just found out my daughter fell on concrete & hurt her shoulder. there's a small bruise where she hurt it. painful to move & touch. looks puffy.

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I was playing a sport and fell on concrete and scraped my knee yesterday. how can i deal with this?

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Fell on concrete steps, fractured l2, 3, 4 transverse process. 2 days post injury and not one single bruise on my back, is this normal? i'm concerned.

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Fell on concrete and put a small hole in knee, cleaned and iced/heat for a few days , now 3 weeks later its become sore and hot to touch?

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I had tendonitis in my right ankle in 1985. i went and fell on concrete loading dock at work in 2010. i'm being told that 1985 injury is the reason?

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Fell on concrete about a month ago right knee skinned pretty good through pants. hard lump developed below knee cap on the right side does not hurt ?

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I fell on concrete friday. my right knee is numb. doesn't hurt to walk. swelling is almost gone away. should i see a doctor?

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I fell on concrete friday. my right knee is numb but, i can walk pain free. there is numbness. swelling is almost gone. should i see a doctor?

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