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i was playing football tonight while i was running i felt my hamstring pop...and now i cannot walk or bend it without feeling severe pain. have i torn the muscle? what should i do now since it just happened about an hour ago?

 

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October 2 11:36 PM (18 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
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It sounds like you may indeed have torn (at least partially) the muscle. I would suggest applying ice to the area, you may try over-the-counter Motrin/Advil. Tomorrow I would suggest you see a physician, probably an orthopedic surgeon to get a good evaluation.


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October 2 11:38 PM (2 minutes and 2 seconds later)
         
Reply to Family Physician's Post: should I seek medical attention tonight? I am in severe pain and cannot even stand up or partially bend my leg. Also it has begun to swell severely
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October 2 11:40 PM (1 minute and 56 seconds later)
         
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YES ! - I didn't realize that you were in that much pain and not able to stand.


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October 2 11:41 PM (1 minute and 28 seconds later)
         
Reply to Family Physician's Post: ER? I mean seriously, I felt it pop...it was loud and painful!
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October 2 11:44 PM (3 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
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