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I just fell down the stairs and now the back of my leg hurts mostly around the thigh, ankle, foot, and knee. do i need to go to the er?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Sure: You may have broken something and depending on how many stair etc you should get checked out. Depending on the hospital though you may wait a long time.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/20/2014

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Dr. David Laha answered

See your doctor : Would recommend you see your primary care provider or urgent care if concerned. Dr l.

Answered 2/14/2014

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A member asked:

I just fell down the stairs and now the back of my leg hurts mostly around the thigh, ankle, foot, and knee. do i need to go to the er?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. David Laha answered

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