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A&E trip?

18 replies

HollyMollyLolly · 23/01/2022 16:09

I got randomly attacked on Friday night - I was dragged on to the floor, had my head banged off the floor, was punched, kicked and headbutted. Pockets emptied but I had nothing for them to take. Rang the police but there were no cameras so little they could do.

I held an ice pack to my head but no signs of concussion. Over the last day the side of my head/face has swelled up so it's basically round, my eye is swollen but not quite black and I can't open my mouth fully so I think there's some connection to my jaw.

Would you go to A&E or would you say this is just my body reacting and it will heal by itself? I don't want to waste anyones time if not needed but I don't have any family who I can ask for their opinion.

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Bythehairywartsonmywitchychin · 23/01/2022 16:13

Absolutely go to a&e and get checked out. I hope you’re okay

TheFairyCaravan · 23/01/2022 16:15

You need some facial xrays to check for fractures of your mandible, cheekbone and eye socket so yes, you need to go.

Good luck.

QuantumHypothesis · 23/01/2022 16:19

@TheFairyCaravan

You need some facial xrays to check for fractures of your mandible, cheekbone and eye socket so yes, you need to go.

Good luck.

Agreed.
MerryPoppings · 23/01/2022 16:23

Yes go to A+E. I would have gone on Friday night.

GrapefruitPink · 23/01/2022 16:24

Yes you need to go.

Sorry you got attacked Thanks

ItsJustTheOneSwanActually · 23/01/2022 16:34

God you poor thing. Yes get checked. Flowers

HollyMollyLolly · 23/01/2022 17:39

Waiting to be seen now, thank you for the well wishes. I didn't go yesterday as I thought the swelling would go down but the pain was concerning today.

Fingers crossed they don't think it's anything serious!

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GrapefruitPink · 23/01/2022 17:59

Keep us updated Thanks

HappyThursdays · 23/01/2022 19:15

How terrible, you poor thing.

Even with no cameras, did you file a report with the police? I would take some pictures of your injuries just in case something comes up at a later stage.

Lougle · 23/01/2022 19:20

That sounds terrifying.

Eloise12 · 23/01/2022 19:29

What a shock. I hope you are ok OP. Do you want to tell us what happened? I am glad you are being seen.

EmmasMum12 · 23/01/2022 19:37

Please keep us updated. Sending lots of love Flowers

Rebeccasmoonnecklace · 23/01/2022 19:39

What a scary situation. I hope you feel better soon Flowers

windowstothesoul · 24/01/2022 03:10

@HollyMollyLolly how are you feeling?

scatteredglitter · 24/01/2022 18:12

Hope you got checked over and feeling ok

CharlotteRose90 · 24/01/2022 18:14

I’m actually so surprised the police didn’t get you to go to hospital. When my brother got jumped they took him there. I hope you’re ok with next to no injuries.

whoruntheworldgirls · 24/01/2022 18:14

I hope your ok OP and I'm so sorry this happened to you

HollyMollyLolly · 26/01/2022 22:28

I'm so sorry I went AWOL - my boss all but demanded a return to work on my return from A&E and I have been flat out since.

The doctor was happy that the injuries are all superficial and didn't refer me for any further scans or tests. The bruising is already very yellow and seems to be healing ok, so fingers crossed for a quick recovery.

Thank you for all of your concern and well wishes x

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