What are the symptoms of injury?
Injury symptoms vary depending on the type and severity of the injury itself. Injuries range from minor cuts, bruises and scrapes to large, open wounds, severe burns, and blunt force resulting in unconsciousness.
Common symptoms of injury
Injury symptoms include:
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Abrasions (scrapes)
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Bleeding or uncontrolled or heavy bleeding, hemorrhage
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Bone deformity or other type of deformity
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Burns, which may redden skin, cause blistering, or have a leathery white appearance
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Lacerations (cuts)
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Pain
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Reduced mobility (range of motion of the joint)
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Swelling with or without discoloration
Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition
In some cases, injury can be life threatening. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including:
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Bleeding or abdominal trauma while pregnant
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Bluish coloration of the lips or fingernails
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Change in level of consciousness or alertness, such as passing out or unresponsiveness
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Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, palpitations
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Paralysis or inability to move a body part
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Respiratory or breathing problems, such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, labored breathing, wheezing, not breathing, choking
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Severe pain
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Trauma, such as bone deformity, burns, eye injuries, and other injuries such as significant injuries to the head, neck or back
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Uncontrolled or heavy bleeding, hemorrhage
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Vomiting blood, major rectal bleeding, or bloody stool
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Weak or absent pulse
INTRODUCTION
What is injury?
Any damage to your body is an injury. Injuries can be caused by accidents or acts of violence, and may occur at home, work, or play. They can be due to impact from blunt objects or from objects that penetrate the body. Common types of injury include abrasions, lacerations, hematomas, broken bones, joint dislocations, sprains, strains, and burns....
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CAUSES
What causes injury?
Anything that can damage the body can cause an injury. Injuries can be accidental or intentional, as in the case of acts of violence, and can be caused by blunt or sharp objects, impact at high speed, falls, animal or insect bites, fire or extreme heat, and exposure to chemicals and toxins. You can prevent or reduce the risk of many injuries by following basic safety precautions....
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TREATMENTS
How is injury treated?
Treatment of injury depends upon its type and severity. Some injuries can be treated with basic first aid techniques such as wound cleansing, application of antibiotic ointments or liquids, wound dressings, rest, application of ice, compression, and elevation. More severe injuries may require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other resuscitation procedures, stitches, or surgery....
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