Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Asked 6 months ago

How long after a car accident do you feel pain?

I was in a small car accident yesterday, and I feel fine right now, but someone told me pain can show up later. Is that true? How long after a car accident do you typically start feeling pain?

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Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Please don't ignore this even if you feel fine right now. I had a minor collision and felt totally okay, but severe back pain started after four days due to an internal muscle tear. It is always safer to go to a hospital and get a proper scan done immediately.

Meena Deshmukh Meena Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

The shock and adrenaline of an accident can easily spike your blood pressure, which might delay the feeling of physical pain. Keep checking your BP and take rest for a couple of days. A general checkup is a must to ensure no internal injuries are lingering.

Arvind Hegde Arvind Hegde Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

The trauma stays in our nervous system, making muscles stiffen up even hours after the impact. I found that gentle deep breathing and mild stretches help calm the body down. Do not force any heavy movements until you are fully evaluated by a professional.

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Karan Singhal Karan Singhal Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Pain can show up anywhere between a few hours to 2-3 days later because of the shock. Don't wait for it to become unbearable before seeking help. Just get a basic checkup done at the clinic today and sort it out.

Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Right after the crash, your body is basically pretending to be a superhero. But by tomorrow, you will feel like you ran a full marathon without training. Don't worry too much, just keep some pain spray handy and rest it out.

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Sneha Kulkarni Sneha Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually yaar, sometimes the body goes into shock mode so you won't feel a thing on day one. Next morning when you wake up, that is when the real soreness and neck stiffness starts hitting. Take it easy and just chill on the bed for a bit.

Rajeshwari Patel Rajeshwari Patel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

For mild muscular stiffness, a warm compress or haldi doodh helps a lot to reduce the internal swelling. But if you have severe headache, dizziness, or sharp chest pain, skip the home remedies and consult a doctor immediately. Safety should always come first.

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