Am I Injured?
You can be injured and not feel any pain
Even when the damage is not severe, car accidents are generally horrific experiences where although everyone reacts differently, the end result is always suffering as a victim.
For those who have been in an accident, here are some of the more common symptoms that can appear several days later.
Headaches
Headaches that develop several days after a vehicle accident are common. Sometimes they can signal a potentially serious problem, such as, a blood clot on the brain, injury to the neck or head or even a serious concussion.
Neck pain + Shoulder stiffness
Whiplash is the classic delayed symptom injury associated with accidents.
“Most cases of whiplash injury occur as the result of rear-end vehicle collisions at speeds of less than 14 miles per hour,” according to patientinfo.com.
Whiplash injuries can be serious and result in an absolute plethora of health problems including pain, neurological issues, weakness in grip, and more.
back pain
Back pain that appears after an accident could be caused by injury to the muscles, ligaments or nerves in the back or even by damage to the vertebrae.
“Low back pain is found in more than half of rear impact-collisions in which injury was reported, and almost three-quarters of all side-impact crashes,” reports the Back & Neck Pain Center.
Abdominal pain
These signs could indicate internal bleeding. Other symptoms include large areas of deep purple bruising, dizziness and fainting. Internal bleeding can remain undiscovered for hours or days. It can be a life-threatening condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated by trained emergency medical personnel.
numbness
Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs is another indication of whiplash injury (also called whiplash associated disorder). The loss of feeling results from damage to the neck or spinal column where about 20 percent of people involved in rear-end vehicle accidents develop similar symptoms.
Personality changes
These could signal traumatic brain injury resulting from a concussion. Signs include impaired thinking or memory, movement, problems with vision or hearing, or personality changes or depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports motor vehicle crashes are the third overall leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. Vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of death from traumatic brain injuries.
ptsd
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is common after a vehicle accident. PTSD victims often have vivid and disturbing memories of the event and nightmares. Sometimes victims feel as if the accident is recurring or have flashbacks. Children are especially susceptible.
trouble sleeping
Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs is another indication of whiplash injury (also called whiplash associated disorder). The loss of feeling results from damage to the neck or spinal column where about 20 percent of people involved in rear-end vehicle accidents develop similar symptoms.
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