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Suggest Treatment For Bruising On Lower Back Caused By An Injury
Over a week ago i slipped and fell on concrete steps. I landed on my lower back, well above my posterior superior illiac crest (near waist line). I landed more on my left posterior side (not directly on spine). I felt it was primarily musculature and so did not get it looked at. 3 days later sever bruising began to occur along with rigidity. Still 9 days later there are still severe bruising lateral and medial to the point of pain and still rigidity. The bruising at the site of contact has diminished. It hurts to have weight on the area, but does not hurt to walk or carry objects. Is there a chance of greater injury (ie. fracture, or kidney damage)?
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta's Response
Hi, Thanks for your query. There can be blunt injury to muscles of back due to fall. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you. For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory. If there is no relief then you may need to do x ray spine or MRI spine. You can consult your reports with your doctor or you can send to me. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care
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Suggest Treatment For Bruising On Lower Back Caused By An Injury
Hi, Thanks for your query. There can be blunt injury to muscles of back due to fall. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you. For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory. If there is no relief then you may need to do x ray spine or MRI spine. You can consult your reports with your doctor or you can send to me. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care