What Happens When Injuries Go Untreated?

When a bone is fractured, the bone has separated. A fracture can be a complete break or a partial fracture, which means that part of the bone is still connected. It will result in a nonunion or a delayed union if it is not treated. A delayed union means that the bone will not heal and swelling and pain will continue. Fractures can heal as long as a doctor resets the bone. Delayed unions will take longer to heal, however. Even when a doctor resets the bone, issues can still arise. Most times, the bone can be restored to normal.

If you have experienced a hard impact on your body due to a car accident, or while playing sports or working, then you may develop symptoms of whiplash. Whiplash is especially common for those who have been rear-ended in a vehicle accident. After the incident, you will feel very sore, but you may feel as though it does not warrant being checked out by a doctor. However, no matter how severe the injury, it is imperative to be looked at by a doctor. If left alone, the soft tissue that was damaged can cause further damage to the spine and nerves.

A concussion is the result of blunt trauma to the brain which can be caused from a car accident, work injury, sports injury, or a fall. The typical symptoms of a concussion are dizziness, blurry vision, and consistent headaches. In certain cases, blurry vision can occur. Long and short-term memory can be altered and you may have trouble focusing. All of these things make daily life difficult. If treatment is not immediately sought it can result in more serious issues that affect your mental health such as depression, anxiety disorders, or phobias. Treatment for concussions is easy once a doctor has diagnosed you, but without treatment, you risk having permanent brain damage and other psychological issues.

If you experience any kind of injury, it is unwise to let it go unchecked. Having a doctor check out your injury is essential to ensuring that you have not sustained serious damage. If so, then the doctor can prescribe treatment. If you are in need of being checked out for an injury, make an appointment at Reliable MD today! We serve patients in Sarasota County on Fruitville Rd, which is close to Whitfield Ave, Bee Ridge Rd, Lockwood Ridge Rd, and beyond! We also provide telehealth services, serving the entire state of Florida.