4 Types of Aches and Pains Not to Ignore | Health Plus

Without proper diagnosis and treatment, minor symptoms may worsen. In the event of an injury, go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department, where your injury will be assessed and you might be referred to a specialist for further diagnosis and treatment.
Here are 4 types of accident symptoms you should take seriously.It may be a torn ligament or injured cartilage in the knee if there is:
In the long run, it may lead to:
It may be a slipped disk if there is:
In the long run, it may lead to:
Ligaments in the ankle may be stretched or torn, and surrounding tendons, cartilage and blood vessels may be damaged. Symptoms include
In the long run, it may lead to:
It may be a torn tendon caused by a fall, repetitive arm motions or lifting heavy objects. Symptoms include:
Go to the A&E department. Your injury may be assessed with:
Common treatment options include:
Article reviewed by
Dr Andrew Dutton, orthopaedic specialist at Mount Elizabeth Hospital
Dr Steve Tan, head of A&E department at Parkway Hospitals, Singapore
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