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Do all bruises after a fall need a doctor?

Most do not; however, severe pain, inability to use the limb, significant swelling, deformity or concerning head-injury features (vomiting, drowsiness, behaviour change) warrant medical review and sometimes 999 based on NHS head injury advice.

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