While navigating New York’s roads recently, another car struck you, causing you harm. Days later, you still discover new injuries. Could the symptoms you experience point to bleeding inside your body?
WebMD explains common symptoms associated with internal bleeding. Learn whether you should seek medical help and add the resulting medical bills to your legal case against the at-fault party.
Abdominal swelling
If you feel pain or notice swelling in your abdominal area, you may have internal bleeding. Specifically, the bleeding could come from your spleen or liver. Do not dismiss these signs, as they may only worsen along with the internal bleeding.
Bruising
Do you notice deep purple bruises on a large part of your skin? You could have internal bleeding concentrated in your soft tissues or skin.
Light-headedness
Pay close attention to dizziness, light-headedness and blacking out. Such symptoms do not come from internal bleeding in a specific part of your body. Instead, losing enough blood in any part of your body could make you feel woozy.
Headaches
Symptoms of internal bleeding in the brain include seizures and headaches. You could also faint from bleeding in the brain.
Pain in the leg
Did you hurt your leg during the accident? If you either suspect you have a fractured thighbone or received a diagnosis for a broken thighbone from a medical professional, look for signs of internal bleeding. These include leg tightness, pain and inflammation.
You cannot afford to dismiss the pain, discomfort or twinges you feel following the accident. Knowing the full scope of injuries sustained in the car collision helps you understand how much compensation to see from the responsible party.