Do I need to go to a&e?

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OuchThisReallyHurts · 26/10/2025 17:29

I was out walking my dog earlier today and fell over. I slipped going downhill on some soggy leaves. I smacked my left hip/buttock area quite heavily and also hit my knee on a rock. It now hurts in both hips to take a deep breath, it hurts to walk, I can’t sit comfortably and my knee is in quite constant pain. I’ve taken paracetamol and ibuprofen and they’ve not touched the sides of it. I’m quite worried I’ve done something significant

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OuchThisReallyHurts · 26/10/2025 17:33

sunshineandkindle · 26/10/2025 17:30

I'd probably get it xrayed to be on the safe side. Are you over 60? I ask because of greater risk of hip fracture due to osteoporosis

Nope I’m in my 20s but it’s seriously sore. I’d leave it if it wasn’t for the fact breathing is painful

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WatchingTheDetective · 26/10/2025 17:32

I would go, tbh. It should be a relatively quiet time now.

When I broke my ribs the only pain relief that worked was alternating (every two hours) 2 paracetemol and then 2 ibuprofen, but at night taking both together. Remember to eat something with the ibuprofen.

It sounds incredibly painful. I hope you feel better soon.

sueelleker · 26/10/2025 17:31

I'd certainly get it looked at. Do you have a walk-in clinic near you? If not, go to A&E.

sunshineandkindle · 26/10/2025 17:30

I'd probably get it xrayed to be on the safe side. Are you over 60? I ask because of greater risk of hip fracture due to osteoporosis

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