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Why Am I Just Now Feeling Pain Days After My Car Accident?
Most people in the LA area rely on their vehicles to navigate their modern lives. We count on this mode of transportation and often see it as a source of comfort and convenience. However, if you get into an accident, it suddenly becomes anything but.
There are few experiences as disorienting and shocking as a car accident. In one moment, your day changes, and the effects can ripple out for weeks and months to come. In fact, most people don’t realize just how much that accident will affect them in the moment.
We want to help here. As a specialist in treating injuries from car accidents, Patrick S Hill, MD, helps you navigate any symptoms you experience, whether they arise right away or in the weeks that follow. Whenever you start feeling pain, don’t hesitate to visit us at our office in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, California.
But why do symptoms sometimes take a while to present? Let’s take a look.
Symptom masking immediately after the accident
A car accident is a stressful and shock-inducing experience for your body. To protect you, your body releases a rush of adrenaline.
Part of adrenaline’s job is to distract your body from any pain you might be experiencing. As long as your adrenaline levels are in this heightened state, you might not notice symptoms from your car accident.
Even when the adrenaline rush ends, you might still feel shocked, confused, or otherwise discombobulated from your accident. You might be more focused on getting in touch with the police and your insurance company than on how your neck is feeling.
As a result, some issues like whiplash or internal bleeding can take days to become apparent.
If you don’t feel pain until a few days after your accident, you’re not necessarily experiencing anything unusual. Because it takes time for the shock to wear off, many people don’t discover issues immediately.
Getting the treatment you need
Even if you don’t feel pain, it makes sense to visit our team after a serious car accident. We can evaluate you and determine if any issues need to be addressed. We might ask you to turn your head a certain way to see if you have neck pain you hadn’t noticed before.
The sooner you seek treatment, the better. Studies show that getting care promptly has a positive impact on your recovery.
If you end up with any spinal (including neck) problems after a car accident, don’t hesitate to visit Dr. Hill. With expertise in treating whiplash, herniated discs, vertebral fractures, and more, he can develop a treatment plan to soothe your pain and help you heal.
If you need care for your neck or back after a car accident, call our office or schedule your appointment online today.
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