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Praktiserende læge, ph.d.
Most frequently, adults get hurt on the workplace or when they do sports. It can be hard to determine whether a bone is broken, but if you can move normally immediately after the accident, a fracture is unlikely. Swelling, discolouring and soreness around a joint can be signs of a sprain. If you have hit you head, you should pay attention to signs of concussion. Concussion appears by headache, vomiting and drowsiness.
If possible, you should put a cold cloth or ice bag on the injury right away. If you have struck your arm or leg it should be elevated, for example on a pillow. If you have hit your head and have a headache you, should keep still until the headache is gone. If you are in pain, it is a good idea to take painkilling medication like for example Paracetamol.
If you are in pain in spite of your own treatment.
If you suspect a fracture in a bone. If you have hit your head followed by unconsciousness. If you have hit your head and later has a headache and starts vomiting. It can be sign of concussion.
