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What Are The Repercussions Of An Injury In An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Apr 2016
Question: I FELL AGAINST DOOR FRAME AFTER PASSING OUT AGE 73 LUMP CORE DONT THINK ANY THINK ANY THIN BROKEN.
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Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Evaluation for sure

Detailed Answer:
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You passed out for some reason at the age of 73 yrs. It has to be investigated why did you pass out.
Second even though there was nothing broken I would still consider a basic evaluation by primary care/Geriatrician.
We do not want to take chances in 73 yr old at all. The physicals are fragile and can collapse at any time.

Hope you understand the importance and take an appointment with primary care if not visiting an ER.
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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What Are The Repercussions Of An Injury In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: Evaluation for sure Detailed Answer: Hello, You passed out for some reason at the age of 73 yrs. It has to be investigated why did you pass out. Second even though there was nothing broken I would still consider a basic evaluation by primary care/Geriatrician. We do not want to take chances in 73 yr old at all. The physicals are fragile and can collapse at any time. Hope you understand the importance and take an appointment with primary care if not visiting an ER.