Slipped On Ice. Started Getting Pain In Stomach, Back And Spine. How To Get Relief?

Posted on Thu, 14 Feb 2013

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Question : A fall 4 days ago...fell hard into a sitting position after slipping on ice....pain in stomach, rib area of back and spine...pain is intense...some bruising down spine and on right side of back...back never hit the ice...

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (42 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX,
Welcome and Thanks for posting your query.

I shall advise you to consult an orthopedician for clinical examination added by at least basic X-rays to rule out any bony/spinal injury.

You may need preliminary USG (Ultrasound) abdomen too. Look in case of trauma, injury may have bizarre presentations and it is better to consult doctor for a clinical examination and have preliminary check up.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.

Do let me know if you have more concerns.

Wishing you good health...

Regards.
Dr Saurabh Gupta.
Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar