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Does A Mild Back Injury Take Long To Heal?
I slipped and fell in the tub. I hit the lower side of my body about mid way from my arm and back. I can stand but cannot sit. Fells fine when lying on my back with the heat. I have taken Tylenol and Flexarel for pain. The injury happen Yesterday. I have a little swelling and slight reddish on my back where I fell. What is the process of healing.
Mon, 19 Feb 2018
Dear patient
Bony injury to your back needs to be ruled out by X-ray of the dorsolumbar spine anteroposterior and lateral views. Swelling and redness may be due to haematoma formation. Apply ice packs locally. Start tab Zerodol SP twice a day for pain relief. Take rest on hard bed. Apply ice packs over the swelling. If X-ray is normal nothing to worry. If X-ray is abnormal. Please consult orthopedic surgeon nearby your area with report.
Take Care!
Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza,
Orthopedic Surgeon
Bony injury to your back needs to be ruled out by X-ray of the dorsolumbar spine anteroposterior and lateral views. Swelling and redness may be due to haematoma formation. Apply ice packs locally. Start tab Zerodol SP twice a day for pain relief. Take rest on hard bed. Apply ice packs over the swelling. If X-ray is normal nothing to worry. If X-ray is abnormal. Please consult orthopedic surgeon nearby your area with report.
Take Care!
Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza,
Orthopedic Surgeon
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