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Could Dizziness Be A Result Of Back And Head Injury?

i landed on my back and head really hard after a tumbling pass at gymnastics practice. I was a little dizzy but i recovered pretty fast, my back feels a little funny when when breathed in and coughed later this evening i coughed up blood...i also think im sick too am i ok?
Mon, 12 May 2014
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Your mechanism of injury seems relatively mild to cause bloody coughing. Theoretically, a hard blow to the back could cause a lung injury or even a broken rib but you haven't described that type of pain. However, if you are coughing up blood, this should be evaluated. Call your primary health care provider or consult the ER.
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Could Dizziness Be A Result Of Back And Head Injury?

Your mechanism of injury seems relatively mild to cause bloody coughing. Theoretically, a hard blow to the back could cause a lung injury or even a broken rib but you haven t described that type of pain. However, if you are coughing up blood, this should be evaluated. Call your primary health care provider or consult the ER.