If you’re in a car collision or you slip and fall, you may see evidence of personal injury immediately, such as cuts or blood. However, other symptoms of being hurt do not appear until well after the accident. Here are common conditions to monitor and reasons to seek treatment. 

4 Injury Symptoms Appearing Later

1. Headaches

You might experience headaches hours or days after your car accident or fall. Headaches are a symptom of numerous conditions, such as traumatic brain injury, whiplash, and blood clots. Seeking a medical diagnosis and treatment quickly can prevent serious permanent damage.   

2. Abdominal Pain

Feeling pain in your stomach or abdomen after an accident can mean one or more of your organs is bruised. You might have internal bleeding, which can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated immediately. To protect your health, contact a doctor or go to a medical emergency facility for care.     

3. Back or Neck Pain

Neck or back pain can result from a herniated disk in the cervical or lumbar region of your spine. Twisting your body to break a fall or the back-and-forth moving of your head and neck in a car crash often lead to these symptoms. You may experience other symptoms, such as leg pain and numbness in your limbs. Treatment from doctors or chiropractors often relieves the discomfort.

4. Post-Traumatic Stress

Whether you suffer a serious or minor personal injury, the accident’s circumstances may trigger emotional distress that doesn’t appear until weeks or months after the event. Loss of appetite, sleeplessness, mood swings, and nightmares are among the symptoms of post-traumatic stress that may require medical and mental health care.   

When you need a car accident or slip and fall lawyer after an injury,  Skinner & Associates LLC in Galesburg, IL, is equipped to help. Attorney Jim Skinner offers nearly 25 years of personal injury experience to residents throughout Knox County. Founded in 2007, this law firm provides high-quality legal services, blending passion and professionalism and seeking the best outcome for each client. Visit their website to learn more about their practice, and call (309) 343-9964 to schedule a consultation.