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In Surgical Menopause And Also Have Osteoporosis. Had A Fall And Having Lower Back Pain. Should I Seek Medical Attention?
Question: I am 44 and am in surgical menopause and also have osteoporosis. I had a fall today and now have severe lower back pain radiating up the side of my spine. No sure if I need to seek medical attention or hold off for a few days
Brief Answer:
There is quite chance of fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
As you are in menopause and having osteoporosis and after fall you have severe back pain, there is quite chance of fracture.
So I suggest you to go for a x-ray of involved area and consult an orthopaedician for proper examination and management .
Meanwhile take complete bed rest. You can take ibuprofen(motrin) to reduce pain and inflammation.
Hope this will helps you. Let me know if you have any more concern.
Take care.
Warm regards.
There is quite chance of fracture
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
As you are in menopause and having osteoporosis and after fall you have severe back pain, there is quite chance of fracture.
So I suggest you to go for a x-ray of involved area and consult an orthopaedician for proper examination and management .
Meanwhile take complete bed rest. You can take ibuprofen(motrin) to reduce pain and inflammation.
Hope this will helps you. Let me know if you have any more concern.
Take care.
Warm regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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