Do I need to go to a&e?

[OuchThisReallyHurts]

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

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

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

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.

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

Yes you need to go

I would

I’d call 111 for advice.

Yes, you should go. If in England, you could call 111 for advice instead, but A&E (or Minor Injuries) does sound appropriate.

it’s not the patients decision to get an xray.

it’s a good idea to be assessed, but the x-ray will depend on the clinical presentation and whether there’s an indication.

when I worked in a&e it was my bugbear when people used to rock up with “I’ve come for an x ray”. I always wondered what they’d do if I handed them the x-ray, job done. No assessment, no diagnosis.

You ve had an accident so go to a and e

You need to go and get checked out I only fell
over a tree root in the street and broke my wrist and snapped my radius in two had to have emergency surgery to fix my arm

It’s such a shame that people who have a genuine need for a&e like op are sitting at home questioning themselves rather than getting themselves seen.

Tbh id probably wait until morning and then go. At least you won't have to wait all night in those hard chairs.

But yeah you probably should.

That sounds nasty OP - hope you’re getting checked out. It’s always such a shock when you fall over hard too.

You could have broken a rib if you are finding it painful to breath in. I would go tonight if you can.

I would go OP. You will probably need an xray to see what the damage is, so there's not much point calling 111 or waiting until morning and phoning your GP as they won't be able to see what the damage is. Good luck

I'd say start with 111 online and see what that says.

I recently fell over (backwards) and hurt my back as well as my head. 111 told me to go to A&E, so I did. No 'proper' damage, but my muscles are still not quite right. I've since been checked over by the osteopath and they say it's mostly the result of the compensating I did when my back really hurt.

If you have a minor injuries with an open x ray I would go there.

Do you live alone?

If you’re in pain then of course go but personally if it was me I’d try and wait it out until morning.

There’s nothing worse than being tired and cold in A&E for hours.

But if you live alone then it’s worth going now as if it gets worse then it’ll be easier to move around/get there.

You’ll probably be worse in the morning due to swelling by not moving and so it will be hard to tell whether it’s because it’s getting worse or not.

Take your phone, charger, power bank, debit card, cash if you have any, bottle of water, snacks and a book. Also wear layers as it’s often really cold or really hot (also you can take a layer off and sit on it).
You can expect to spend at least 6 hours there.

Go to A&E. You have severe pain after a fall. That’s what A&E is for.

Yes. Go and get it done this evening. As advised, charge phone, take cosy layers, something to read etc.

I think I'm tempted to wait until the morning at this point, I'm knackered and in pain and would need someone to come and sit with the dog

I would call 111 and see if they recommend getting checked. Are you alone? Is there someone who can drive you? And will you need someone to help out with your dog?

Get ready (pack a bag, plan how you'll pass the time) to go suddenly to hospital if you start to feel worse. I hope you start to feel much better soon.

Get thee to the ED-that’s what it’s there for OP. Accidents. Or an MIU. Hopefully just bruised bone but fracture needs excluding.