When to Seek Help for a Sports Injury

“Luckily, self-care tactics are usually enough to resolve the injury within a few weeks. But in some cases, it may be necessary to seek medical care for a sports injury.

In most cases, someone with a sports injury can begin their recovery by stopping whatever activity they were doing, going home, and getting rest. But in some rare but serious cases, an injury is severe enough that it needs to be evaluated by a physician as soon as possible.

These are signs that someone with an injury needs immediate medical care in the ER:

* A joint or bone that is clearly broken, deformed, or dislocated
* Inability to support any weight or pressure on the affected area
* Extreme pain that is progressively getting worse
* Paralysis, tingling, or numbness
* Unsteady breathing or pulse
* Noticeable paleness
* Disorientation or confusion

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