Suggest Treatment For Hemoptysis After An Accidental Fall

Posted on Tue, 17 Feb 2015

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Question : Hi, I feel on the ice and landed on my back and hit my head about 3 hours ago. I have since coughed up blood twice along with mucos. Should I be concerned and go to a doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes , you should go to an E.R for hemoptysis ( coughing up blood ) workup

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

As there is associated blunt trauma to the chest involving the ribs, an x ray chest would certainly be required especially in the presence of coughing up blood. Yes you should go to an E.R near you. A CT scan can be advised if the findings are equivocal on chest x ray or better visualization of the internal organs is required. A bronchoscopy can finally be the option if the hemoptysis ( coughing up blood) doesn't subside and increases. Since you had associated head trauma, if on the neurological exam the findind in consultation with your doctor.gs are normal and there is no associated history of vomiting, seizures, loss of consciousness or amnesia then a CT scan wont be required and most likely NSAIDs with muscle relaxants can be starte

wishing you best of health

thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action

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