My grandma fell in the tub, what do i do?!
Question: My grandma fell in the tub, what do i do.?
she went to the bathub alone, and fell inside it on her left side (shes 76) and my mom took her to the doctor, he did xrays and said she didnt break anyhitng, but he had to go on an emergency call so we have little info. she cant move side to side on her bed and is in alot of pain, were worried she might be masking it so we dont go to the hospital. Any info/advice.? this happened like 4 hours ago.Health Question & Answer
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Ice and ibuprofen. Was she able to stand/walk.? If so, she hasn't broken her hip. That's a good thing. If the pain is really bad, yeah, you might want to take her back in or perhaps just call the doctor. He might be able to prescribe pain meds over the phone to a pharmacists. I hope she feels better. Health Question & Answer
Is it due to pain that she is unable to move.? Plz do give her pain killer medicines. And if she is not moving one or more of the limbs completely, you need to meet a Neurologist immediately. X rays may not make out spinal cord injuries. Take care of her.Health Question & Answer
what.? they didn't give her any pain med.? you know they are being so careful now days,, try to make her comfortable. get to the hospital how did he take xrays without going to the hospital.?.?Health Question & Answer
take her to be properly checked-she's too old to take chances. good luckHealth Question & Answer
wait to hear from the doctorHealth Question & Answer
Offer to help find her a bathing chair-ask your mom or dad to call a medical supply store to see if they can get one there. You can offer to stay with her, like in the afternoon, so that you can help her into the tub with the help of the bathing seat. Maybe it is time that you get her a walker to help support her back and legs-just tell her that you borrowed it from a friends' mom-, and that it is a loaner, so she doesn't feel like she is losing her ability to choose. Good for you-it's nice to see that you want to help!Health Question & Answer