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How Long Does The Swelling In The Back Take To Subside?
my husband was cutting a tree. The branch hit his rear end. it been two weeks. There is swelling. He was using icy hot... but now using antibotics ointments. is threre something that can help. what is the recommendations. He will not go to the doctors
how long will it take to heal.
how long will it take to heal.
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Hi,
This depends upon how much injury he got on the back.
If there is muscle strain or hematoma, withing 1-2 weeks it becomes alright But as this swelling is since long, possibility of having some damage to vertebrae are there and requires investigation like x-ray or CT scan.
After knowing type of injury treatment and time duration can be decided.
Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.
Ok and take care.
This depends upon how much injury he got on the back.
If there is muscle strain or hematoma, withing 1-2 weeks it becomes alright But as this swelling is since long, possibility of having some damage to vertebrae are there and requires investigation like x-ray or CT scan.
After knowing type of injury treatment and time duration can be decided.
Consult orthopedic surgeon and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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