Question 1

what does it mean to have rib pains after a small motorcycle accident?

Accepted Answer

Sell the bike!: It could be bruising of the chest wall or rib fractures.   See your doctor.  Let him examine you.  He might want to get x-rays.

Question 2

side injury after motorcycle accident.  what do broken ribs feel like?

Accepted Answer

Sharp pain in chest: Rib fractures are very painful. They cause sharp pain in the chest wall that can be pinpointed easily (not vague pain). It tends to get worse with movement, like bending, twisting and even breathing. Sometimes you can feel them grinding when you move. Treatment includes pain management and deep breathing to clear any phlegm in the lungs.

Question 3

what doctor do i see if my rib is a little out of place due to a motorcycle accident? my therapist thinks a rib is not aligned & is causing back pain.

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Back pain: I would suggest starting with your primary care physician to evaluate your back pain. If you had an accident, there are other possibilities to consider besides a rib fracture, including vertebral fracture, disc injury, pleurisy, pinched nerve.

Question 4

i had a motorcycle accident a week ago with several road rash areas. they're starting to itch & i have seen some blister looking bumps in a few places, but does not appear infected at all. just some sharp-ish pains in some areas & the small blister lookin

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Road burn: Rubbing of the skin from trauma, like falling off a moving motor cycle, is a kind of burn which damages the skin both epidermis and dermis. It could become infected, but even if not, causes skin injury that takes a while to heal, and may cause scarring. Wash with soap and water every day, and apply Vaseline until it heals

Question 5

last week i was in a motorcycle accident i wasn't hurt but do have a deep cut, how to stop scarring?

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Depends: Depends...That cut might of required stitches. If you didn't get the stitches and it is deep you may end up with a nasty scar. Generally, you want to keep wounds moist. Is the wound healed yet? Once skin closes you can apply something like Mederma (over the counter scar prevention and treatment product.) there is also producs like silicone sheeting. (i am not sure off hand if they require an rx.).

Question 6

my father was in a motorcycle accident on the weekend and i'm hoping someone can give me a 2nd opinion on his xrays as i think something isn't right?

Accepted Answer

Ortho referral: Suggest you take him to an orthopedic surgeon for an assessment and second opinion. Get a referral from your Family Practitioner or use the Discovery app to find an Otho on the Discovery Network

Question 7

is there a way to tell if i have an internal injury after my motorcycle accident?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should go to a hospital emergency department and get checked immediately. Some dangerous injuries may seem minor at first.

Question 8

i damaged my peroneal nerve in a motorcycle accident but it is not cut will it heal?

Accepted Answer

: All details matter when it comes to injuries to nerves. Partial recovery is expected in majority of cases, overall function, range of motion may be influenced. Physical therapy always needed to ensure maximal recovery.

Question 9

what is the normal recovery time from motorcycle accident?

Accepted Answer

Recovery time varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, and the type and severity of the injuries.

Question 10

could you have your memory back after a motorcycle accident?

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?duration: Head trauma can cause brain injury, but the body does slowly heal over time, with maximal stabilization at about 1 1/2 yrs after the injury.  Additional assistance can be achieved perhaps, with speech therapy and cognitive behavioral therapies, and in some cases, meds used for alzheimer's may be of value, used "off label".  Your doctor can direct a rehab approach.

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What does it mean to have rib pains after a small motorcycle accident?

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Side injury after motorcycle accident. what do broken ribs feel like?

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What doctor do i see if my rib is a little out of place due to a motorcycle accident? my therapist thinks a rib is not aligned & is causing back pain.

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I had a motorcycle accident a week ago with several road rash areas. they're starting to itch & i have seen some blister looking bumps in a few places, but does not appear infected at all. just some sharp-ish pains in some areas & the small blister lookin

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Last week i was in a motorcycle accident i wasn't hurt but do have a deep cut, how to stop scarring?

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My father was in a motorcycle accident on the weekend and i'm hoping someone can give me a 2nd opinion on his xrays as i think something isn't right?

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Is there a way to tell if i have an internal injury after my motorcycle accident?

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I damaged my peroneal nerve in a motorcycle accident but it is not cut will it heal?

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What is the normal recovery time from motorcycle accident?

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Could you have your memory back after a motorcycle accident?

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