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What Causes Dizziness After Falling On My Elbow?
This morning I was holding my son while walking downstairs and I slipped and fell from the top of the stairs to the bottom step. I managed to keep ahold of my son, but fell on my backside and hit my elbow so hard it stunned me. that was five hours ago and I ve been feeling dizzy all morning. Can attribute the dizziness to the fall? If so, should I see a doctor? Thanks! Melissa
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
Hello,
If there is any ear, nose or throat bleed or severe headache or history of loss of consciousness then you have to worry. Dizziness can also be due to mild head injury or due to severe pain. Some time such fall lead to contre coup injuries. I will advise you to consult to your doctor for this.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
If there is any ear, nose or throat bleed or severe headache or history of loss of consciousness then you have to worry. Dizziness can also be due to mild head injury or due to severe pain. Some time such fall lead to contre coup injuries. I will advise you to consult to your doctor for this.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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